The number of general practitioners in the Netherlands saw no significant changes in 2021 in comparison to the previous year 2020 and remained at around 16152 practitioners. Nevertheless, 2021 still represents a peak in the number of practitioners in the Netherlands. A general practitioner, also known as a family doctor, assures the provision of continuous care. They treat common medical conditions and perform routine exams for individuals, families, and communities. In addition to treating minor or chronic illnesses, they play a key role in referring patients to specialists or hospitals for urgent or specialized treatment.
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Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021
Characteristic
Number of employees
2021
16,152
2020
16,092
2019
15,600
2018
15,218
2017
14,893
2016
14,531
2015
14,210
2014b
13,888
2013
13,192
2012
12,892
2011
12,222
2010
12,133
2009
11,841
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
OECD. "Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021." Chart. November 14, 2023. Statista. Accessed April 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
OECD. (2023). Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
OECD. "Number of General Practitioners Employed in The Netherlands from 2002 to 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 Nov 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
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