Global Share of Generalist Medical Practitioners by Country

In 2023, Colombia led the global share of generalist medical practitioners at 74.96% of total physicians, although it experienced a slight decline of 0.096% year-on-year. Canada and the Netherlands followed with 47.41% and 47.24% respectively; Canada saw a decline of 0.076%, while the Netherlands experienced an increase of 0.8%. Australia's share was 43.55%, witnessing a minor drop of 0.028%. Finland and Belgium had shares of 38.51% and 37.27%, with Finland observing a decrease of 0.2% and Belgium an increase of 0.23%. Mexico and Switzerland showed shares of 35.45% and 26.51%, with Mexico increasing by 0.057% and Switzerland by 0.23%. The UK’s share was 25.08%, experiencing a significant decline of 0.92%, while Latvia's 23.26% share increased substantially by 0.97%. Romania stood at 22.05%, declining notably by 2.56%. Hungary and Italy had shares of 18.8% and 18.31%, with Italy observing a steep decline of 3.65%. Denmark and the Czech Republic recorded shares of 17.54% and 16.87%, respectively, with Denmark experiencing a decline of 1.72%.

Future trends to watch for include potentially rising shares in countries like Belgium, Switzerland, Latvia, and Mexico. The continuing decline in countries such as Italy, Romania, and the United Kingdom may prompt policy changes aimed at bolstering the generalist practitioner workforce. Monitoring technological advancements and healthcare policies will be crucial to understanding future shifts in the distribution of generalist medical practitioners.