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Healthcare work force

The global healthcare landscape continues to grow and adapt to the changing demands of the population. In 2024, healthcare providers, including physicians, allied healthcare providers, and other essential healthcare personnel, play critical roles in delivering medical services across various healthcare systems worldwide.

Healthcare Provider Workforce

The healthcare workforce consists of both licensed physicians and allied healthcare providers, which includes nurses, physician assistants, medical technicians, and other support staff. Here is the latest data on healthcare providers globally:

  • Total Physicians Worldwide: Approximately 13 million.
  • Total Allied Healthcare Providers Worldwide: Around 30 million, encompassing roles like nurses, physical therapists, medical technologists, and pharmacists.

This workforce collectively contributes to patient care, health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation services in a range of healthcare settings.

Global Healthcare Market Size

The global healthcare services market is projected to grow from $8,348.44 billion in 2023 to $8,963.64 billion in 2024, illustrating ongoing investment and expansion in healthcare infrastructure worldwide.

Global Healthcare Costs

Global healthcare costs are anticipated to increase by 9.9% in 2024, which is a reduction compared to the 10.7% increase in 2023. These costs reflect rising healthcare demands, advancements in medical technology, and increased accessibility.

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  • Global Workforce (2020): 65.1 million healthcare professionals
  • Health Workers (2019): 104 million, including physicians and nurses
  • Average Doctors per 1,000 People (2020): 3.56 across 27 countries
  • United States has 8% of global doctors and 17% of nurses, with only 4% of the world's population
  • WHO highlights a global shortage of 4.3 million healthcare professionals

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