In 2023, the United States led the global employment in the residential care and social work services sector with 7.48 million jobs, followed by the Netherlands and Canada with 0.883 and 0.87529 million jobs respectively. Smaller European nations like Portugal, Austria, and Iceland recorded low employment, reflecting market size disparities. Year-on-year sector growth was robust in the Netherlands at 2.83%, whereas Iceland's new market dynamics drove a notable 4.1% increase. Many of these countries demonstrated positive CAGRs over the past five years, indicating sector resilience and potential for continued growth.
Future trends to watch include technological integration, creating efficiency and possibly reducing job numbers. Additionally, evolving demographic needs and government policies will significantly sway employment levels in this sector across different countries.
Top countries in Employees in Residential Care and Social Work Services Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 7,480 | 2023 | +1.44% | +0.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 883 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 875.29 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 581 | 2023 | +2.07% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 194.18 | 2023 | +2.6% | +2.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 185.8 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 14.3 | 2023 | +1.42% | +4.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 11.9 | 2023 | +2.15% | +0.32% | View data |
