 This research examined the profile of non-professional caregivers in Europe and estimated the economic value of their caregiving activities. It revealed that there are over 76 million non-professional caregivers in Europe, representing 12.7% of the population. Additionally, these caregivers dedicate approximately 72,301.5 million hours of care per year, with sharp differences between countries. The economic value of this care is estimated at 576,000 million euros, which represents 3.63% of Europe's gross domestic product, GDP. This article was authored by Luz Maria Pinalongobardo and Juan Oliva Moreno.