The number of practising dentists in Poland is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, it was recorded at 35.03 thousand persons. The forecasted figures are 35.11 thousand persons for 2024, 35.19 thousand persons for 2025, 35.27 thousand persons for 2026, 35.35 thousand persons for 2027, and 35.42 thousand persons for 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 0.23%.
Over the past two years, the variation has shown a predictable upward trend influenced by a stable growth rate. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately 0.22%, indicating moderate but sustained growth in the sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements in dental treatments, the changing demographic and health needs of an aging population, and possible adjustments in healthcare policies that could affect the supply and demand of dental professionals in Poland.
