European Health Care Assistants by Country

In 2024, France leads in the number of health care assistants with 245.38 thousand persons, followed by Spain with 167.55 thousand, and the United Kingdom with 103.59 thousand. Germany, Romania, and Portugal also have significant numbers, with values ranging from 76.79 thousand in Germany to 38.59 thousand in Portugal. Smaller countries such as Liechtenstein and Serbia have much lower figures, each under 1 thousand.

Year-on-year variations show diverse trends across Europe. France's growth is minimal at 0.58%, whereas Spain and Denmark show significant increases of 5.81% and 5.74%, respectively. Notably, Bulgaria has the highest year-over-year growth at 23.52%, whereas Belgium, Greece, and Slovenia experienced declines. Countries like Hungary and Austria saw negative growth of -1.4% and -1.08%. Ireland stands out with a considerable increase of 7.91%.

Future trends to watch include high-growth potential in underrepresented countries like Bulgaria and Portugal, and continued stability in leading countries such as France and Spain. Emerging markets in Eastern Europe may experience substantial growth due to economic development and increasing healthcare needs. Meanwhile, Western Europe might see moderate growth with a potential focus on increasing efficiency and integration of healthcare services.