Forecast: Practising Nurses, Midewives, Health Care Assistants and Home-based Personal Care Workers in Germany

The forecasted data projects a decline in the number of practising nurses, midwives, health care assistants, and home-based personal care workers in Germany from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 45.26 persons per health professional in 2024, the estimates decrease each year, reaching 40.62 by 2028. This trajectory indicates a consistent decrease in health professionals over the forecast period, signifying a 2.6% average annual decline beginning in 2023 where the number stood at 46 persons per health professional. The steepest decline on a year-to-year basis is anticipated between 2024 and 2025, marking a 2.63% drop.

- Future trends to watch for include potential policy interventions aimed at labor market adjustments, technological advancements in healthcare delivery, and changes in immigration policies affecting workforce numbers. Additionally, demand shifts due to demographic changes, especially an aging population, could exacerbate the shortage of healthcare workers, potentially reshaping the healthcare landscape in Germany.