One-third (33%) of current GPs plan to cease practising within the next five years (Figure 45). A large percentage (63%) are also considering reducing their time spent practising. This is a slight increase compared to 2024 (61% of GPs).
Measure: Proportion of GP responses to the question, ‘When do you intend to stop practising as a GP?’ Sample: Practising GPs 2024 n=3006, 2025 n=2416 Source: The Navigators, RACGP Health of the Nation survey April/May 2025