Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers With a Lower Secondary Education Degree by Country

The data reveals that as of 2023, Iceland had the highest percentage of formal long-term care workers with a lower secondary education degree (33.5%), while Lithuania had the lowest (1.7%). Significant variations were noted, with Lithuania experiencing a substantial year-on-year increase of 16.27% and France showing a notable growth of 20.85%. Conversely, Greece and Finland saw declines of 11.97% and 3.27%, respectively. The United States showed a downward trend at -2.86% yearly.

Going forward, it is crucial to monitor economic factors, education policies, and societal demands for long-term care, which may influence education levels among these workers. Countries might standardize education requirements in response to an ageing population needing skilled care. Additionally, technological advancements in care might demand higher education levels.