Table 3 Nursing retirement 1986 to 2006 and forecast 2006 to 2026
From: Replacing the projected retiring baby boomer nursing cohort 2001 – 2026
Base year 2006 | Number in each period | Cumulative retirements | % of workforce in base year |
|---|---|---|---|
2006–11 | 22529 | 22529 | 14 |
2011–16 | 19567 | 42096 | 26 |
2016–21 | 22899 | 64995 | 40 |
2021–26 | 25223 | 90218 | 56 |
Base year 1986 | |||
1986–91 | 7880 | 7880 | 7 |
1991–96 | 9104 | 16984 | 15 |
1996–01 | 7870 | 24854 | 22 |
2001–06 | 19421 | 44275 | 40 |