Number of GPs in Wales 2012-2024, by gender

Published by Jenny Yang, Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, there were a total of 2,489 fully qualified GPs in Wales. Of those, 1,334 were female compared to only 996 male GPs. The number of female GPs has increased over the provided time interval in Wales, exceeding that of male GPs in 2015.

Number of general practitioners in Wales from 2012 to 2024, by gender

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Release date

January 2025

Region

United Kingdom (Wales)

Survey time period

2000 to 2024

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Fully qualified GPs includes partners, providers, salaried, retainers and locum GPs only.

Supplementary notes

Figures are as of 30 September in each year. Headcount not FTE (full-time equivalent).

*Data from 2012 to 2018 can be found here. Data excludes GP Registrars, GP Retainers and locums

No data for 2019 and 2020.

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