Care workers: number of employees in Estonia 2002-2021

In 2021, the number of care personnel employed in the health sector in Estonia decreased by 240 employees (-5.88 percent) since 2020. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significant higher number of care personnel than the preceding years.
Caring personnel actively provide care services directly to patients or administration, management, research and in other posts that exclude direct contact with patients. An education revolving around care is a prerequisite for care personnel.

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