Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers With a Tertiary Education Degree by Country

The United States leads with 872.65 thousand formal long-term care workers holding tertiary education degrees in 2023, significantly outpacing other countries. France, with 78.18 thousand, and Sweden, with 49.27 thousand, follow. Noteworthy growth occurred in Ireland, Denmark, and Slovenia, showing increases of 6.45%, 7.08%, and 6.45% respectively. In contrast, Sweden and Slovakia showed declines by 3.34% and 11.54% respectively. The compound annual growth rate analysis indicates variable growth patterns, with strong gains in some countries and declines in others.

Future trends to watch include potential technological integration in long-term care sectors that may affect educational requirements. Economic factors and immigration policies could also influence workforce demographics and educational attainment levels. Additionally, global aging populations are likely to drive demand for qualified care workers, presenting opportunities for growth especially in underrepresented regions.