In 2023, Germany led with the highest total hours worked in human health services, followed by the United Kingdom and Spain. Countries like Lithuania and Slovenia were at the lower end. Year-on-year changes saw notable increases in countries such as the United Kingdom and Norway, while Lithuania experienced a decline. Over the past five years, Germany and the Netherlands reported healthy growth, attributed to improved healthcare infrastructure and investment.
Future trends point to increased digitization and technology integration in healthcare services, coupled with an aging population, likely driving further increases in total hours worked across many countries. Sustainability and efficiency of workforce will be key focal points.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Human Health Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,700 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,730 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,460 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,230 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,430 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 821 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 574.24 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 505.84 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 494.1 | 2023 | +1% | +1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 461.9 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.95% | View data |
