GITNUXREPORT 2025

Care Industry Statistics

Global elder care market grows, staffing shortages, technology advancing rapidly.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The development of smart home technology for the elderly increased by 25% during the pandemic

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The use of robotics and AI in elder care is projected to reduce staffing shortages by up to 20% in the next decade

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Around 80% of care home residents have at least two chronic conditions

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The elderly population (65+) in the care sector is expected to reach 1.5 billion globally by 2050

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In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 receive some form of adult social care

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The number of dementia patients in care homes is expected to increase by 40% over the next decade

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Approximately 30% of care home residents are below the age of 65 with disabilities

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The majority of unpaid caregivers in the US are women, representing approximately 61% of caregivers

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In the UK, the number of people in need of care is expected to increase by 27% over the next decade

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The number of people aged 80 and above in residential care facilities is expected to double by 2040

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About 65% of nursing home residents have limited mobility, requiring extensive assistance

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The average length of stay in a care home in the US is approximately 835 days

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More than 50% of care home residents have hearing impairments, requiring specialized services

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Approximately 45% of unpaid caregivers in the US provide care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia

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The number of people aged 85 and above in need of care is projected to double by 2040

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The majority of care dependencies among seniors are related to mobility, hearing, and cognition

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In the US, Medicaid funds nearly 60% of nursing home care expenses

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Care industry technology solutions are expected to save $20 billion annually by 2025

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In the UK, local authorities spend an average of £10,500 annually on residential care per person

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The global care industry is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2023

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The global assisted living market size was valued at $76.8 billion in 2020

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The total number of home care service users in the UK is over 1.5 million

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The global market for elder care technology is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2021 to 2028

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40% of care services in the UK are delivered at home

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The global market for residential elder care is expected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2025

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Telehealth services in the care industry have increased by 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The global elder care market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2022 to 2030

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The global health care expenditure reached $12 trillion in 2019, with a significant portion spent on elder care

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In the US, the average cost of a private room in a nursing home is approximately $105,000 per year

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The growth rate for the global elder care services market is estimated at 7% annually from 2022 to 2032

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In the UK, approximately 1.6 million people work in social care

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The average hourly wage for care workers in the US is around $12.50

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Approximately 70% of care workers are women

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Around 25% of care workers in the US experience burnout

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The employment rate for direct care workers in the US is projected to grow 26% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average

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Nearly 80% of care homes in the UK operate with some level of staffing shortage

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Globally, the demand for elder care workers is projected to increase by 20% over the next five years

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In the UK, 89% of care workers report feeling stressed or exhausted regularly

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The proportion of care workers with formal qualifications has increased to 72% in the UK

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60% of care workers in the US are employed in home care settings rather than institutions

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The total number of adult social care staff in England exceeds 1.5 million

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The employment of specialized dementia care staff has increased by 15% over the past five years

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Over 50% of care workers in the UK are planning to leave their jobs in the next year due to low pay and high stress levels

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Approximately 35% of care staff in the US are certified nursing assistants

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Key Highlights

The global care industry is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2023
In the UK, approximately 1.6 million people work in social care
The average hourly wage for care workers in the US is around $12.50
Around 80% of care home residents have at least two chronic conditions
Approximately 70% of care workers are women
The global assisted living market size was valued at $76.8 billion in 2020
The elderly population (65+) in the care sector is expected to reach 1.5 billion globally by 2050
In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 receive some form of adult social care
The number of dementia patients in care homes is expected to increase by 40% over the next decade
In the US, Medicaid funds nearly 60% of nursing home care expenses
Approximately 30% of care home residents are below the age of 65 with disabilities
The total number of home care service users in the UK is over 1.5 million
Around 25% of care workers in the US experience burnout

The care industry, a burgeoning multi-trillion-dollar sector, is rapidly transforming amid rising global aging populations, technological innovations, and mounting workforce challenges, making it an essential focus for policymakers, investors, and caregivers alike.

Care Technologies and Innovations

The development of smart home technology for the elderly increased by 25% during the pandemic
The use of robotics and AI in elder care is projected to reduce staffing shortages by up to 20% in the next decade

Care Technologies and Innovations Interpretation

As smart home tech and AI-powered robotics surge forward in elder care, the industry is not only embracing innovation but also smartly addressing staffing shortages—proof that even in aging, progress is age-defying.

Demographics and Population Statistics

Around 80% of care home residents have at least two chronic conditions
The elderly population (65+) in the care sector is expected to reach 1.5 billion globally by 2050
In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 receive some form of adult social care
The number of dementia patients in care homes is expected to increase by 40% over the next decade
Approximately 30% of care home residents are below the age of 65 with disabilities
The majority of unpaid caregivers in the US are women, representing approximately 61% of caregivers
In the UK, the number of people in need of care is expected to increase by 27% over the next decade
The number of people aged 80 and above in residential care facilities is expected to double by 2040
About 65% of nursing home residents have limited mobility, requiring extensive assistance
The average length of stay in a care home in the US is approximately 835 days
More than 50% of care home residents have hearing impairments, requiring specialized services
Approximately 45% of unpaid caregivers in the US provide care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia
The number of people aged 85 and above in need of care is projected to double by 2040
The majority of care dependencies among seniors are related to mobility, hearing, and cognition

Demographics and Population Statistics Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of care home residents facing mobility and hearing challenges, and the elderly population poised to swell to 1.5 billion globally by 2050, the care industry is brace for a perfect storm—multiplied by increasing dementia cases, underfunded unpaid caregivers, and a demographic shift demanding innovative solutions and compassionate resilience.

Funding, Spending, and Policy Insights

In the US, Medicaid funds nearly 60% of nursing home care expenses
Care industry technology solutions are expected to save $20 billion annually by 2025
In the UK, local authorities spend an average of £10,500 annually on residential care per person

Funding, Spending, and Policy Insights Interpretation

As Medicaid bankrolls nearly 60% of U.S. nursing home costs and care tech innovations aim to save $20 billion annually by 2025, it's clear that bridging this fiscal divide—while UK authorities spend over £10,500 per resident—demonstrates a pressing need for smarter, more sustainable solutions across care systems worldwide.

Market Size and Growth Trends

The global care industry is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2023
The global assisted living market size was valued at $76.8 billion in 2020
The total number of home care service users in the UK is over 1.5 million
The global market for elder care technology is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2021 to 2028
40% of care services in the UK are delivered at home
The global market for residential elder care is expected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2025
Telehealth services in the care industry have increased by 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic
The global elder care market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2022 to 2030
The global health care expenditure reached $12 trillion in 2019, with a significant portion spent on elder care
In the US, the average cost of a private room in a nursing home is approximately $105,000 per year
The growth rate for the global elder care services market is estimated at 7% annually from 2022 to 2032

Market Size and Growth Trends Interpretation

As the global elder care industry surges toward an anticipated $1.6 trillion by 2023, it’s clear that the world is investing more in caring for its aging population than ever before—embracing tech-driven solutions, home-based services, and hefty price tags, all while proving that perhaps the best way to prepare for the future is to ensure that no one grows old alone or without options.

Workforce and Employment Data

In the UK, approximately 1.6 million people work in social care
The average hourly wage for care workers in the US is around $12.50
Approximately 70% of care workers are women
Around 25% of care workers in the US experience burnout
The employment rate for direct care workers in the US is projected to grow 26% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than average
Nearly 80% of care homes in the UK operate with some level of staffing shortage
Globally, the demand for elder care workers is projected to increase by 20% over the next five years
In the UK, 89% of care workers report feeling stressed or exhausted regularly
The proportion of care workers with formal qualifications has increased to 72% in the UK
60% of care workers in the US are employed in home care settings rather than institutions
The total number of adult social care staff in England exceeds 1.5 million
The employment of specialized dementia care staff has increased by 15% over the past five years
Over 50% of care workers in the UK are planning to leave their jobs in the next year due to low pay and high stress levels
Approximately 35% of care staff in the US are certified nursing assistants

Workforce and Employment Data Interpretation

With a 26% projected growth in US care jobs and over half of UK staff contemplating departure due to stress and low pay, the world’s aging population faces a care crisis where compassion is abundant but staffing shortages and burnout threaten to leave the most vulnerable unprotected.