In 2022, the number of practicing midwives in the United Kingdom remained nearly unchanged at around 32,375 practicing midwives. Still, 2022 marked the second consecutive decline of the number of midwives. A practicing midwife is a healthcare professional responsible for care and support of pregnant women, especially during labor and birth. Midwives own a license to practice following midwifery studies.
Number of practicing midwives employed in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2001 to 2022
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of practicing midwives employed in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2001 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/462800/practising-midwives-employment-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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OECD. (2023). Number of practicing midwives employed in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2001 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462800/practising-midwives-employment-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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