Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers in Institutions by Country

In 2023, the United States led in employing 966.44 thousand formal long-term care workers in institutions, followed by Japan at 492.82 thousand. South Korea emerged as the third largest, with 94.93 thousand workers, showcasing a significant annual growth of 4.46%. Meanwhile, Japan saw a notable increase of 1.26%. Other countries, such as Austria, Ireland, and Portugal, showed modest to rapid growth, with Portugal posting a 4.2% increase. Israel experienced a decline of 11.11%, indicating potential challenges in sustaining its workforce. The cumulative annual growth rate over the past five years highlights varying national trends, pointing to diverse regional strategies in addressing long-term care needs.

Future trends to watch include technological advancements influencing workforce efficiency, demographic shifts escalating demand in countries with aging populations, and potential policy reforms aimed at workforce expansion and improvement of working conditions. A focus on international collaboration and knowledge exchange might also be pivotal in addressing the growing global demand for formal long-term care workers.