The analysis of European day care places shows significant variability across countries. France leads with 85.71 thousand places, while Germany follows with 33.61 thousand. Spain and Belgium offer 21.75 thousand and 11.34 thousand spots, respectively. Countries like Romania, Italy, and the Netherlands range between 6 and 11 thousand places. Lower figures are seen in Poland, Slovakia, and Serbia, underscoring regional disparities. Greece, Croatia, and Ireland have minimal day care availability, with other nations like Bulgaria, Latvia, Cyprus, and Luxembourg possessing less than 3 thousand places each. The lowest figures are recorded in Liechtenstein, Malta, and Lithuania.
Year-on-year variations indicate mixed trends. France and Germany have grown by 2.3% and 3.55%, while Italy and Poland saw slight declines by -4.22% and -0.97%. The Netherlands and Serbia experienced growth of 5.03% and 6.72% respectively, showcasing significant progress. In contrast, minor changes occurred in Greece and Slovakia. Countries such as Portugal and Cyprus also posted notable gains at 6.72% and 6.63%.
Future trends to watch in European day care places include potential expansion in countries demonstrating rapid growth such as Serbia and the Netherlands. Close observation is necessary for nations with minor changes or declines to assess policies or initiatives aimed at boosting day care availability. Overall, the forecast suggests diversification in day care infrastructure development across Europe.
Top countries in Day Care Places by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Places) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 85,710 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 33,610 | 2023 | +2.36% | +3.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 21,750 | 2023 | +2.76% | +2.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 11,340 | 2021 | -3.84% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 10,910 | 2023 | +3.76% | +2.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 10,860 | 2023 | -5.1% | -4.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6,800 | 2023 | +3.44% | +5.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6,360 | 2023 | -1.61% | -0.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 5,510 | 2023 | +1.26% | -0.045% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 4,200 | 2023 | +2.64% | +6.72% | View data |
