European Practising Health Care Assistants and Home-based Personal Care Workers by Country

The European market for Practising Health Care Assistants and Home-based Personal Care Workers shows significant variance across countries. In 2023, highest densities per hundred million persons were in Liechtenstein, Finland, and Iceland, while Serbia, Bulgaria, and Croatia had the lowest. Notable growth occurred in Austria (37.93%) and Bulgaria (17.39%), while Italy and Greece experienced declines. Over the past five years, trends indicate overall expansion in this sector across Europe. Attention is drawn to countries experiencing significant year-on-year growth, suggesting increased reliance on such professions.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential continued expansion in healthcare labor markets of countries with rising elderly populations such as Austria and Bulgaria.
• Impact of technological advancements and policies on workforce efficiency in countries with growing demand.
• Regulatory changes and economic conditions that could influence recruitment and retention in under-resourced countries.