Care economy occupations are, and will remain, in high demand

Around 13,200 ageing and disability carers and 11,300 registered nurses are expected to enter the workforce over the next three years.
Construction-related occupations are also among the most in-demand occupations, with around 8,700 construction managers and 6,100 carpenters and joiners expected to join the workforce over the same period.

Occupation		New workers expected (’000s)
Ageing and disability carers	’Care economy’ occupation	13.2
Registered nurses	’Care economy’ occupation	11.3
Construction managers		8.7
Primary school teachers		6.6
Carpenters and joiners		6.1

Updated 11 February 2025