Industry Statistics and Trends
Residential Care Services in Europe key trends
Ageing populations are boosting demand for residential care services.
Greater life expectancy is one reason for older populations across Europe that are requiring more care.
Strict regulations are capping the number of beds.
New entrants face significant regulatory hurdles and competition for contracts is tough, making it difficult for services to satisfy growing demand.
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Residential Care Services in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Residential Care Services in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €153.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Population sizes and different traditions of caring for the elderly impact demand for care services
- Across Europe, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany have the largest care home markets, according to Savill’s UK and European Care Homes 2022 report.
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Residential Care Services in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Regulations keep getting stricter, discouraging new care providers despite increasing demand
- Residential care services are strongly regulated, which makes it difficult for new entrants to get a footing.
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Revenue
€153.3bn
Employees
25m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Residential Care Services in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Korian Group | 5,432.3 | 623.4 | 11.5 | |
The British United Provident Association Ltd | 16,523.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |
Orpea Gruppe | 5,103.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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Residential Care Services in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Residential Care Services industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Residential Care Services industry in Europe is €153.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 113k businesses in the Residential Care Services industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Residential Care Services industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Residential Care Services industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Residential Care Services industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Residential Care Services industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Residential Care Services in Europe include?
Residential nursing care homes and Learning disability, mental health and substance abuse facilities are part of the Residential Care Services industry.
How competitive is the Residential Care Services industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Residential Care Services industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry provides residential care combined with either nursing, supervisory or other types of care needed by residents. It ranges from residents who need 24/7 nursing care to elderly individuals who can no longer live independently, facilities targeted towards helping those with learning disabilities and mental health and substance abuse struggles and children needing care.
Related Terms
RESPITE CARECARE HOMEDOMICILIARY CARESELF-FUNDERPALLIATIVE CAREOLD-AGE DEPENDENCY RATIOWhat's included in this industry?
Residential nursing care homesLearning disability, mental health and substance abuse facilitiesRetirement homesOther residential care activitiesCompanies
Korian GroupThe British United Provident Association LtdOrpea GruppeIndustry Code
87 - Residential care activities in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Population sizes and different traditions of caring for the elderly impact demand for care services
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Residential Care Services in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Ageing populations spike demand for residential care services. As Europe’s population ages thanks to greater life expectancy, there’s pressure on care services to expand. There’s a drive to offer high-level care, incorporate dementia friendly practices and ensure staff are well-trained.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Residential Care Services in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Regulations around care standards restrict market concentration. Tight regulations for care services across Europe mean that only companies who expertly navigate these standards, maintain high-quality standards and efficiently manage costs can grow and consolidate their position in the market.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Korian Group
- Countries of operation for The British United Provident Association Ltd
- Countries of operation for Orpea Gruppe
- Countries of operation for Johanniter Seniorenhauser GmbH
- Countries of operation for Cidron Atrium SE
- Countries of operation for DomusVi SAS
- Countries of operation for Attendo
- Countries of operation for Ambea Holding AB
- Countries of operation for Bonitas Holding GmbH
- Countries of operation for Barchester Healthcare Homes Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Strict regulations guide the quality of services. Stringent regulations governing residential care services try to ensure high standards of care and safety but can make it difficult for facilities to innovate care solutions.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Technology is changing the role of care staff. Technology is helping to optimise staffing levels, balancing out wage growth by requiring more skills but also automating more rudimentary tasks.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Residential Care Services in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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