The global landscape of employees in residential care and social work is varied, with Germany leading at 2.9 million, followed by France and the UK. Notably, South Korea shows strong growth potential given its significant year-on-year increase. The prior year, Germany had a strong increase, and other countries like Greece, Slovakia, and Luxembourg have shown diverse growth trends. Denmark uniquely saw a decline, highlighting regional disparities. Over the last five years, diverse growth rates have reflected varying degrees of government investment and social policy priority across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Asian economies like South Korea as they expand social infrastructure. Meanwhile, European markets may see stabilization as they reach maturity in residential care sectors. Continued migration, aging populations, and government policy shifts will significantly influence these workforce trends globally.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Residential Care and Social Work Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,900 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,040 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,540 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 1,160 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 727 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 599.1 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 587.3 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 534 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 354.6 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 329.6 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.15% | View data |
