2. The US has the largest network of social workers.
There are over 700,000 social workers in America, 40% of whom work in the health and mental health sectors.
3. Demand for social work has increased by 7% in the last 10 years
According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Social-workers.htm?comm_code) between 2023–2033, employment of social workers is projected to grow by 7%, faster than the average for all occupations.
4. The need for social workers working with the elderly is increasing.
By 2030, the number of people over 60 in the world is expected to reach 1.4 billion. This will increase the need for social workers working with the elderly.
5. Child protection is a key focus.
Every year, more than 5 million children around the world are protected by social workers. They serve to protect children from domestic violence and parental neglect.
6. 80% of social workers are women
In many countries, the number of women among social workers is significantly higher than that of men. For example, in the United States, 80% of professionals in this profession are women. (https://datausa.io/profile/soc/social-workers#gender-and-age)
7. Social work is one of the professions with high levels of stress.
According to studies, 70% of social workers experience stress and burnout, so supervision systems are important.