Global Formal Long-Term Care Workers With a Tertiary Education Degree by Country

The data from 2023 indicates that Luxembourg leads with the highest proportion of formal long-term care workers possessing a tertiary education degree at 64.8%, while Romania lags significantly behind at 4.8%. Noticeable variations include Latvia's substantial growth at 15.97% and Austria's 12% increase. Conversely, Italy experienced a sharp decline of 10.05%, signaling a disturbing trend that warrants attention. Meanwhile, the United States and Spain showed modest growth rates of 1.73% and 1.63%, respectively, giving them a positive, albeit slow, upward trajectory.

Future trends to watch include:

• Expansion of educational programs aimed at increasing qualification levels, especially in countries with lower percentages like Romania and Bulgaria.
• Automation and technology adoption in healthcare may shift demands and requirements for tertiary educated workers.
• The potential impact of aging populations, which could drive demand for more educated professionals in the sector.