As of 2023, the density of Associate Professional Nurses licensed to practice in Canada was 3.55 health professionals per thousand persons, based on observed data. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady increase in density, climbing to 3.72 units by 2028. The year-on-year percentage growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.11%, with each subsequent year maintaining a similar growth rate. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecasted period is around 0.94%, reflecting a gradual positive trend in the availability of professional nurses relative to the population.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from governmental policies on healthcare staffing, changes in educational output for nurses, and demographic shifts which might alter demand. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding how they may influence the supply of associate professional nurses.
