The share of Health Care Assistants employed in hospitals in Chile has seen fluctuating trends over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2023, the proportion steadily declined from 33.77% in 2013 to 30.82% in 2023. The year-on-year variation has fluctuated considerably: significant drops of -11% in 2016 and -2.44% in 2022 contrast with occasional growth, such as 7.22% in 2017 and 4.32% in 2019. The recent CAGR shows slight growth at 0.33%. However, the forecast for 2024-2028 suggests a slight downward trend, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.07%, indicating marginal decline.
Future trends to watch for include:
• The impact of policy changes on health care staffing.
• Technological advances potentially reducing the need for assistants in traditional hospital roles.
• The shift of healthcare services from hospitals to outpatient or home care settings.
