Based on the latest data, France leads Europe with 125.7 day care places per hundred thousand persons, followed closely by Slovakia (99.97) and Croatia (99.63). Countries like Belgium (97.88) and Latvia (83.24) also have substantial day care availability. On the lower end, Lithuania (7.58) and Poland (17.77) report fewer day care places. Year-on-year growth has been notable in Cyprus (5.81%), Serbia (7.44%), and Portugal (6.5%), while Latvia (-1.7%), Greece (-0.88%), and Italy (-4.17%) experienced declines. Over the past five years, there have been moderate to significant increases in several countries, with a notable decline in Italy.
Future trends to watch:
- An anticipated rise in demand for day care facilities in fast-growing economies like Cyprus and Serbia.
- Potential policies to address declining day care availability in nations like Latvia and Italy.
- Overall European focus on increasing the accessibility and quality of day care services, influenced by changing demographics and economic conditions.
Top countries in Day Care Places by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Places) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 125.7 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 99.97 | 2023 | +2.66% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 99.63 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 97.88 | 2021 | -4.24% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 83.24 | 2023 | -2.07% | -1.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 79.52 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 67.24 | 2023 | +4.87% | +5.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 62.17 | 2023 | +3.26% | +7.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 59.43 | 2023 | +2.25% | +0.088% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 57.19 | 2023 | +4.11% | +3.22% | View data |
