Share of optometrists in England 2008-2018, by gender

Published by Jenny Yang, Nov 30, 2023
This statistic displays the breakdown of optometrists practicing in England from 2008 to 2018, by gender. The share of female optometrists has increased since 2008. In 2018, female optometrists made up 55 percent of the workforce.

Distribution of optometrists practicing in England from 2008 to 2018, by gender

CharacteristicMaleFemale
2018 44.5% 55.5%
2017 45% 55%
2016 45.7% 54.3%
2015 46.2% 53.8%
2014 46.6% 53.4%
2013 47% 53%
2012 47.5% 52.5%
2011 48.2% 51.8%
2010 49.4% 50.6%
2009 49.5% 50.5%
2008 50% 50%
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Release date

March 2019

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

As of December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2018

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