The table provides data on the total number of doctors in Australia in 1986, 1996, and 2006, while the bar charts illustrate the distribution of doctors by gender and place of birth during the same period.
Overall, the total number of doctors increased significantly over the 20-year period. While male doctors consistently outnumbered female doctors, the proportion of women in the medical field saw a steady rise. Additionally, the percentage of doctors born overseas increased over time, reaching parity with those born in Australia by 2006.
In 1986, there were 23,720 doctors in Australia. This number rose considerably to 29,060 in 1996 and peaked at 35,450 by 2006, marking an increase of nearly 50% over the period.
Regarding gender distribution, men accounted for approximately 75% of all doctors in 1986, while women made up only 25%. However, the proportion of female doctors grew steadily to 33% in 1996 and reached 40% in 2006, whereas the percentage of male doctors declined to 67% and 60%, respectively.
In terms of place of birth, 62% of doctors in 1986 were born in Australia, with the remaining 38% coming from overseas. This trend remained similar in 1996, with 59% of doctors being locally born and 41% being foreign-born. However, by 2006, the distribution had become equal, with 50% of doctors being born in Australia and the other 50% originating from other countries.
In conclusion, the total number of doctors in Australia saw a substantial rise, with a growing proportion of female doctors. Meanwhile, the percentage of overseas-born doctors increased steadily, eventually reaching the same level as their Australian-born counterparts by 2006.
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