In 2023, the number of professionally active pharmacists in Germany stood at 70.45 thousand. Looking forward, forecasts indicate a steady increase, reaching 74.38 thousand by 2028. Year-over-year growth rates show a consistent rise: from 71.23 thousand in 2024 to 72.03 thousand in 2025 (1.1% increase), 72.82 thousand in 2026 (1.1% increase), 73.61 thousand in 2027 (1.1% increase), and 74.38 thousand in 2028 (1.0% increase). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 1.1%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in healthcare policy, technological advancements impacting pharmacy practice, and demographic changes influencing healthcare demands. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into variations in pharmacist employment trends moving forward.
