The density of professionally active midwives in Japan is forecasted to slightly increase from 320 per persons in 2024 to 340 by 2028. In 2023, the density stood at 310. From 2024 to 2028, the year-on-year variation reflects a steady growth of around 3% in the earlier years, stabilizing to 0% by 2028, resulting in a CAGR of approximately 1.87% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include emerging healthcare technologies that may affect midwifery practices, potential shifts in policy impacting healthcare professional density, and demographic changes influencing demand for midwifery services.
