As of 2023, the number of licensed nurses and midwives in the UK stood at 699.48 thousand persons. The period from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase in numbers, from 700.16 to 704.59 thousand, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 0.2% to 0.3%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the five-year forecast period is around 0.3%, suggesting a modest yet steady growth in the workforce.
Future trends to watch include policy changes affecting healthcare staffing, the impact of Brexit on EU workers' contribution to the UK workforce, and technological advancements in healthcare that could influence demand for nurses and midwives.
