Optometrist Workforce Density in Australia (1993-2009) | Health Workforce Data #2205718 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart illustrates the trend in full-time equivalent optometrists per 100,000 population across Australia over a 17-year period (1993-2009), with values increasing from 13.4 to 16.8. A green dashed line marks the Optometrists Association Australia’s (OAA) recommended minimum ratio of 10, which was consistently exceeded throughout the timeframe. The data reflects growing access to eye care services and potential implications for workforce planning and service distribution.

Used in public health reports, optometry association publications, or government health workforce analyses to demonstrate trends in eye care professional availability; supports discussions on service adequacy, rural access, and policy alignment with professional recommendations.