The United States leads the share of generalist medical practitioners, while Colombia follows closely. Notably, Colombia, Chile, and Ireland have seen significant growth. In contrast, France, Italy, and Bulgaria experienced declines, possibly indicating evolving healthcare strategies or demographic shifts. Throughout 2023, most countries demonstrated modest positive growth rates, with a few European nations like Spain and Italy declining slightly. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is reflective of these trends, with emerging markets showing robust development compared to more stable changes in Europe and North America.
Looking ahead, watch for how countries adapt to further integrate technology into healthcare, address practitioner distribution in rural vs. urban areas, and respond to aging healthcare workforces and population aging, which may influence future practitioner share and healthcare access dynamics globally.
Top countries in Number of Generalist Medical Practitioners Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 14.06 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 14.02 | 2023 | +3.79% | +4.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.88 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.0068% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 7.17 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 6.53 | 2023 | +2.3% | +3.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.47 | 2023 | -1.46% | -2.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.23 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 5.12 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 4.66 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 4.46 | 2023 | +2.73% | +3.33% | View data |
