02/21/2025
I asked the AI how many doctors are needed in countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, and Australia. Here's what I found:
United States ๐บ๐ธ
The U.S. has around 1.1 million doctors, but by 2034, it could face a shortage of 48,000 to 124,000 physicians. The main reasons? An aging population and increasing healthcare demand.
Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Canada currently has about 92,000 doctors, but by 2030, it will need at least 30,000 more, especially in rural areas and specialized fields.
United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง
The UK has around 150,000 doctors, but it's 12,000 short in hospitals and needs 50% more general practitioners (GPs) by 2030.
Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
Ireland has 15,000 active doctors but needs an extra 2,000 to 3,000, mainly in rural areas and specialties like psychiatry.
Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
Germany has 408,000 doctors, yet there's still a shortage of 5,000 physicians, particularly in rural general practice and some specialties.
Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
Australia has 104,000 doctors, but by 2030, it could face a shortfall of 10,000, with rural areas struggling the most.
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Doctor-to-Population Ratio
To put things into perspective, hereโs how many doctors each country has per 1,000 people:
Germany: 4.3
Ireland: 3.3
Australia: 3.7
UK: 3.0
Canada: 2.8
USA: 2.6
Despite the need for doctors, North America (USA & Canada) remains one of the hardest regions for foreign-trained doctors to get licensed. The process is long, expensive, and highly competitive, with strict exams and limited training spots.
โDr. Suliman Ahmed
Pediatrician | Recruiter
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