Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers by Country

In 2023, Japan led with 2.63 million formal long-term care workers, while the United States followed with 2.31 million. Germany, South Korea, and Spain showed moderate figures, with 1.03 million, 0.50 million, and 0.50 million respectively. Although Japan saw a 2.0% increase, the United States experienced a decrease of 3.75%. Notably, South Korea and Canada saw significant growths at 11.8% and 9.08%. European countries like Germany and the Netherlands showed moderate gains around 1.64% and 3.71% respectively. Switzerland and Israel also expanded modestly, by 2.31% and 5.18% respectively, whereas Estonia noted a contraction.

Future trends to watch include the increasing demand for long-term care workers driven by aging populations, notably in South Korea and Canada where growth rates were strong. Technological advancements and policy changes may influence workforce dynamics, particularly in developed countries. A focus on care quality and workforce sustainability is crucial as labor markets adjust to these demographic shifts.