Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers by Country

The data from 2023 shows the density of formal long-term care workers per hundred people aged 65+ varies significantly among countries. Norway and Sweden lead with 9.7 and 9 FTEs respectively, indicating strong formal care support. Luxembourg and Estonia follow with 6.5 and 4.7 FTEs. The United States and Ireland both have a lower density at 3 FTEs. Austria, Slovakia, and Portugal have FTEs below 3 per 100 elderly people, with Slovakia's figure notably low. Notable year-on-year trends for 2023 include declines in Norway (-0.61%), Sweden (-0.22%), Estonia (-1.23%), and significant decreases in Slovakia (-3.29%). Luxembourg showed a positive change at 1.28% while Portugal remained stable.

Future trends to watch in global formal long-term care workers may include increased demand due to aging populations, especially in countries with currently lower densities. Technological advancements and policy changes could impact worker efficiency and distribution, potentially alleviating workforce pressures or heightening disparities between nations.