Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers by Country

The global formal long-term care workforce is dominated by the United States, with a workforce of 1.3431 million full-time equivalents as of 2023. The U.S. experienced a decrease of 3.44% in the past year. Germany and Israel present notable increases, with year-on-year variations of 2.18% and 5.57% respectively in 2023. Smaller European countries like Luxembourg and Ireland also showed upward trends. Over the past five years, the sector CAGR has been influenced by economic and demographic changes, including aging populations and healthcare policy adjustments.

Future trends to watch include technological advancements that may alter workforce needs, policy-driven immigration affecting workforce demographics, and evolving healthcare models which could impact demand for long-term care workers globally.