Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers Share by Country (Units (Nurses and Personal Carers))

The share of global formal long-term care workers is notably concentrated in Japan, leading with 31.18%, and the United States closely following at 27.44%. Germany holds a distant third place with 12.17%. Countries like South Korea, Spain, and Canada are significant but smaller contributors, each accounting for less than 10%. Most countries saw positive year-on-year changes in 2023, particularly South Korea and Canada, which grew by 11.8% and 9.08%, respectively. The United States was the only major country to experience a reduction in its share, with a 3.75% decline. Overall, the past five years have shown a compound annual growth in several smaller countries.

Future trends to watch include continued expansion in South Korea and Canada, driven by increasing demand and potential policy shifts favoring long-term care development. Attention should also be given to the United States, where a declining trend might prompt strategic adjustments, as well as Japan, where maintaining its high share amidst an aging population could result in innovative care models. The growth rates in smaller countries could signify emerging markets and increasing global distribution of long-term care projects.