Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers Employed Full-Time by Country

The analysis of global formal long-term care workers employed full-time by country shows Japan leading significantly, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. Compared to 2023, Japan and Germany experienced modest increases, whereas countries like Spain and South Korea have shown robust growth above 6%. The Netherlands had the most remarkable surge at over 38%. Conversely, Norway, Switzerland, and Canada witnessed declines. Throughout the last five years, Italy, Sweden, and Bulgaria displayed minimal growth, indicating stagnation, whereas Luxembourg and Iceland surged, implying emerging attention to long-term care needs.

Looking ahead, major trends to watch include demographic shifts leading to increased demand, technology integration enhancing care efficiency, and policy changes in major economies responding to aging populations. Countries with current declines or stagnation may adapt strategies to capture market share or otherwise face workforce shortages and care inefficiencies. Enhanced training and skilled migration strategies can also influence future employment dynamics across countries.