Primary care physician needs by generation U.S. 2019

This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 years and older that had or desired a primary care physician as of 2019, by generation. According to the results just 55 percent of Gen Z respondents had a primary care physician. In comparison, 20 percent of Gen Z respondents wanted a primary care physician at that time.

Percentage of U.S. adults who had or needed a primary care physician as of 2019, by generation

Characteristic	Has a primary care physician	Would like a primary care physician
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Release date

February 2019

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Region

United States

Survey time period

November and December 2018

Number of respondents

2,338 consumers

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Which of the following apply to you: I have a primary care physician (PCP)/GP/doctor (i.e., a doctor I can return to for regular check-ups or whenever I need basic medical care); I would like to have a primary care physician (PCP)/GP/doctor but have not found one that meets my needs (e.g., affordability, convenience)"

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