Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers by Country

As of 2024, the Netherlands leads with 2.1 nurses per hundred persons aged 65+, followed by Hungary (1.6), the United States (1.4), Denmark (1.2), and both Canada and Japan at (1.1). Slovakia registered a significant 58.74% year-on-year increase in 2023, showing dynamic growth, while other countries like Japan, Israel, Portugal, and Estonia remained stable. Overall, most countries experienced slight declines, with the Netherlands, Hungary, Canada, and Denmark all witnessing decreases over 1.5%. These trends suggest varying capacities and adjustments in long-term care workforces across countries.

Future trends could include increasing automation and technology integration to address workforce shortages and growing elder population ratios. With an aging global demographic, the demand for long-term care workers will likely rise, emphasizing the need for innovative recruitment and retention strategies in the field to ensure a consistent quality of care.