In 2023, the share of female practicing physicians aged 75+ in Italy stood at 0.25% of the total physicians. The forecast for the coming years indicates a steady increase in this demographic: 2024 sees a rise to 0.29%, followed by increases to 0.33% in 2025, 0.37% in 2026, 0.42% in 2027, and 0.46% in 2028. Year-on-year growth rates suggest a progressive trend towards greater female representation in the older age group of practicing physicians. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period reflects a consistent upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy shifts encouraging older professionals to remain in the workforce, addressing the gender gap in healthcare leadership, and increased contributions from women in medicine driven by demographic changes and societal emphasis on gender equity.
