Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers Employed Permanently by Country

The data for 2023 indicates that Latvia leads with the highest percentage of formal long-term care workers employed permanently, while Bulgaria records the lowest. Positive trends were seen in most countries, with significant growth in the Czech Republic and Germany. Conversely, Luxembourg, Romania, Greece, and the Netherlands show declines in permanent employment figures. Over the past five years, these trends suggest a general annual increase in permanent employment, albeit with variation across countries.

Future trends to watch include:

• Adaptation to demographic shifts, potentially increasing demand for permanent positions.
• Policy changes impacting the employment structure of care workers across regions.
• Technological advancements influencing job security within the sector.