The Global Total Hours Worked in Residential Care and Social Work Activities present varied participation rates among countries. In 2023, Germany leads the contribution with 3.87 billion hours. The UK and France follow with 2.7 and 2.56 billion hours, respectively. Smaller contributions come from nations like Iceland, Luxembourg, and Slovenia, with volumes under 0.05 billion hours. Several nations experienced significant year-on-year growth: Austria, Spain, and Ireland, all exceeding 2% growth. In contrast, Denmark noted a slight reduction in hours worked. Austria and Ireland, among others, depict positive trends highlighted by strong growth signals.
Future trends to watch involve potential increases in segmentation and differentiation in the social work sector. Countries with an increasing elderly population might see a rise in demand for residential care services, leading to an increase in hours worked. Additionally, technological advancements and policy incentives could alter distribution, efficiency, and overall hours dedicated to social work activities across nations.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Residential Care and Social Work Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,870 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,700 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,560 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 947 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 868.12 | 2023 | +1.97% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 845.56 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 826.08 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 571.79 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 423.4 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 405.3 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.84% | View data |
