The number of day care places in France has generally been on an upward trajectory from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the availability stood at 125.7 places per hundred thousand persons, a steady increase from previous years. The year-on-year growth rate has fluctuated over these years, peaking in 2021 with a 3% increase, but stabilizing around 1.61% in 2023. The CAGR for the past five years is approximately 1.97%, showcasing modest but persistent growth.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest continued growth at a slower pace with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 1.19%, culminating in a total increase of 6.11% by 2028.
- Monitoring demographic changes, particularly birth rates and parental employment patterns, will be pivotal in shaping future demand for day care services.
- Policy shifts in family support and child care subsidies could impact the supply and accessibility of day care places.
- The integration of digital solutions and flexible child care models could emerge as pivotal trends to watch.
