In 2022, the number of general pediatricians in the United Kingdom remained nearly unchanged at around 12,213 general pediatricians. Still, the number of general pediatricians reached its highest value in the observed period in 2022. A pediatrician is a medical doctor specialized to diagnose and treat a wide range of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases. Since children are physically and mentally in a continuous state of growth and development, it is necessary to specialize in their specific medical needs.
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Number of general pediatricians employed in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2022
Characteristic
Number of employees
2022e
12,213
2021
12,171
2020
11,691
2019
11,274
2018
10,693
2017
10,464
2016
10,135
2015
9,910
2014
9,841
2013
9,432
2012
9,339
2011
9,170
2010
9,084
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of general pediatricians employed in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/472020/general-paediatrician-employment-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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