Arbeitsmarkt: Immer mehr Pflegefälle belasten deutschen Arbeitsmarkt
Bis 2045 könnte der damit verbundene Verlust an Erwerbstätigkeit auf rechnerisch 229.000 Vollzeitstellen steigen. Grund dafür sei der demografische Wandel.
Berlin - An increasing number of care cases are putting pressure on Germany's labor market, according to a recent study. By 2045, the loss of employment opportunities due to caregiving could reach 229,000 full-time positions, a quarter more than the 2026 figure, as per an analysis by the Bertelsmann Stiftung and Prognos AG. This is attributed to demographic changes.
In 2023, 8.7% of the population, aged between 18 and 64, were taking care of family members, a figure expected to rise to 13.3% by 2045. Michaela Hermann, an employment market expert at the Bertelsmann Stiftung, emphasized that society's aging should not be coupled with setbacks in equality. Women, in particular, face reduced employment prospects or even abandonment of their careers when they prioritize caregiving.
Eric Thode, an employment market expert, added that the societal aging process will continue to drain employment potential from the labor market unless the situation for caregivers improves. "This hampers the professional development of those affected and dampens growth prospects," Thode said.
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