The Average Age of Doctors in Cyprus is 55-65 Years

Eurostat, the European Statistical Agency, reports a rapidly aging medical workforce in Cyprus. The average age of doctors on the island falls between 55 and 65 years, reflecting a broader trend seen across Europe.

The data shows that most doctors in Cyprus are men, primarily grouped into two age categories: 55-64 years and over 65 years.

Among EU countries, Italy has the highest percentage of doctors aged 65 and older (26.7%), followed by Hungary (22.4%) and Estonia (22.3%).

In the 55-64 age group, Germany leads with 36.1%, with Bulgaria (33.9%) and Latvia (27.4%) coming in next.

On the other hand, Malta has the highest percentage of young doctors, with 46.1% of its medical professionals under 35 years old. Romania (34.6%) and the Netherlands (29.7%) also rank high in this category.

In 17 European countries, including Finland, Croatia, and Slovenia, more than 60% of all doctors are women.

The report also notes that in 18 out of 27 EU countries, there are more specialists than general practitioners.

Cyprus leads the EU in the number of practicing general practitioners relative to its population, with 137.7 GPs per 100,000 residents.

However, Greece tops the charts for the highest number of medical specialists per capita, boasting 269.3 specialists per 100,000 people.

In absolute terms, Germany and Italy are home to the largest numbers of registered medical specialists in Europe.