Nursing staff from abroad: wave of returns from Poland and new trends!

Nursing staff from abroad: wave of returns from Poland and new trends!

There are over 350,000 nursing staff working in Germany without a German passport - this means that around one in five people in the nursing sector comes from abroad. Recruiting foreign workers is becoming increasingly important, especially given the growing need for nursing staff in the coming years. These projections indicate that the need for nursing staff will increase to between 280,000 and 690,000 by 2049, underscoring the need to diversify the source of foreign skilled workers.

As fr.de reports, most foreign nursing staff in Germany come from Poland, with 23,743 employees. Bosnia and Herzegovina is in second place, followed by Turkey and Romania. Indian nurses, on the other hand, are expected to play an increasingly significant role in the future as demand for their services continues to grow in Germany.

Return movement of nursing staff

A notable trend shows that Poland itself has increased wages in the nursing sector and is increasingly requiring nursing staff, which is leading to a decline in migration to Germany. For the first time in 30 years, more Polish nursing staff are returning to their home country than are accepting new positions in Germany. This could have a long-term impact on the shortage of skilled workers in the Federal Republic.

Above all, the diversity of the countries of origin is also discussed. In addition to Poland, other countries such as India, Croatia, the Philippines, Ukraine, Serbia and Vietnam are also important suppliers of nursing staff in Germany. This diversity of countries of origin underlines the global dimensions of the shortage of skilled workers, which requires a differentiated view of immigration policy.

The future of nursing staff in Germany

The challenges ahead in the nursing sector require not only the recruitment of foreign workers, but also policies that create a climatic environment in which these nursing staff can integrate into the social system. Experts emphasize the importance of a strategic approach to ensure not only the number but also the quality of nursing staff.

As further information is explained in a Factsheet, appropriate initiatives are required that not only take immigration issues into account, but also promote the support and integration of these specialists into the German healthcare system. At a time when demand is constantly increasing, it is crucial to find sustainable solutions to stabilize the healthcare landscape in Germany.