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The infographic presents a profile of physicians in Canada in 2020.
- Supply: In 2020, there were 92,173 physicians in Canada, representing a 0.9% increase over 2019. There were 242 physicians per 100,000 population; 8% of physicians were located in rural areas and 92% were concentrated in urban areas. Overall, the average age of physicians was 49. 56% of practising physicians in Canada were male and 44% were female. 26% of physicians were trained internationally.
- Payments: In 2019–2020, total gross clinical payments to physicians increased 4.3% over the previous year to $29.4 billion. Fee-for-service payments accounted for 72% of gross clinical payments, and alternative payments accounted for 28%. In 2019–2020, the average gross clinical payment per physician was $354,000. The average payment to family medicine physicians was $287,000; the average payment to medical specialists was $370,000; and the average payment to surgical specialists was $497,000.
- Family medicine profile: In 2020, 52% of family medicine physicians were male and 48% were female. The average age of male family medicine physicians was 52, while the average age of female family medicine physicians was 46. 30% of family medicine physicians were trained internationally.
- Medical specialists profile: In 2020, 59% of medical specialists were male and 41% were female. The average age of male medical specialists was 51, while the average age of female medical specialists was 46. 24% of medical specialists were trained internationally.
- Surgical specialists profile: In 2020, 68% of surgical specialists were male and 32% were female. The average age of male surgical specialists was 53, while the average age of female surgical specialists was 45. 16% of surgical specialists were trained internationally.