Number of GPs in Scotland 2023, by age group

Published by Jenny Yang, Mar 24, 2025

In 2023 there were over 5.1 thousand general practitioners in Scotland, the majority between the ages of 35 and 39. That year, 64 GPs were still practicing medicine at the age of 65 years and older.

Number of general practitioners in Scotland as of 2023, by age group

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December 2023

Region

United Kingdom (Scotland)

Survey time period

As of September 30, 2023

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Supplementary notes

Excludes GPs working only on a locum/sessional basis and the majority of those working only in Out of Hours services. 

Figures are headcount, not FTE (full-time equivalent).

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