The human health services sector in the Netherlands has shown steady growth in the number of employees over the past decade. The sector witnessed notable stability from 2013 to 2015 with minor fluctuations. However, a more consistent upward trend started from 2016 onwards. In 2023, the number of employees stood at 535 thousand units. Year-on-year percentage changes show variances, peaking in 2018 with a 3.02% increase, while the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years preceding 2023 averages at 0.92%. The forecast suggests continued growth, anticipating 559 thousand employees by 2028 with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.69%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in healthcare, increasing demand for elderly care services due to an aging population, and potential workforce strains influenced by macroeconomic factors and public health policies.