Number of medical graduates in Spain, 1980-2021 (Per 100K Inhabitants)
OECD
30 Dec 2024
Spain's medical graduates per 100,000 inhabitants peaked at 27.75 in 1982, then declined to 8.49 in 2007, before rising to 14.17 in 2021. The government has strengthened medical education subsidies to address workforce shortages. Initiatives like the Emergency Medicine specialization aim to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility, aligning with broader goals to consolidate the National Health System.
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