The data forecasts a steady increase in the number of Health Care Assistants in the UK from 2024 to 2028, starting at 92.71 thousand Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reaching 99.73 thousand FTE by 2028. Considering a base of 90.00 thousand FTE in 2023, the year-on-year percentage variations are as follows:
- 2024: 3.01% increase
- 2025: 1.96% increase
- 2026: 1.87% increase
- 2027: 1.81% increase
- 2028: 1.73% increase
Over the last two years (2023-2024), the trend indicates a structured growth. The forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 1.88% per year.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in healthcare, potential policy changes affecting workforce dynamics, and the ongoing effects of an aging population that may drive increased demand for Health Care Assistants.
