The data from 2023 indicates that Germany leads in the number of employees in residential care and social work activities among the listed countries, with 23.39 thousand persons, followed by France and the United Kingdom. Year-on-year, South Korea showed the highest increase in the employment rate at 3.83%, which suggests a robust growth in this sector. On the other hand, Denmark experienced a slight decline of 0.28%. The year-on-year changes reflect a positive trend in employment growth across Europe and South Korea, with Luxembourg and Ireland also showing significant increases at 2.95% and 2.33%, respectively.
Looking towards the future, attention should be focused on countries with emerging growth patterns, such as South Korea and Luxembourg, which indicate expanding demand for social work services. Additionally, monitoring technological advancements and policy changes in European countries could offer insights into further shifts in employment trends in this vital sector. Considerations for workforce development and training will be pivotal to support this growing sector.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Residential Care and Social Work Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.39 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.42 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.4 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 9.33 | 2023 | +3.66% | +3.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.86 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.83 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.74 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4.31 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.86 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.66 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.15% | View data |
