Germany is experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers across various sectors, with officially recognized deficits in 163 occupations. The estimated number of unfilled skilled jobs was 487,000 in 2024, projected to increase to 768,000 by 2028. The shortage affects traditional trades, healthcare, IT, education, and social services. Demographic changes, particularly the retirement of baby boomers, are significant contributors. While recent economic slowdowns temporarily eased hiring difficulties, the longer-term outlook remains dire, as too few young people are entering the workforce to compensate for retiring workers.
Germany faces an acute shortage of skilled workers, with deficits in 163 recognized shortage professions and unfilled skilled job estimates expected to rise significantly over coming years.
Demographic change is the main reason for the shortage, with many people set to retire soon, leading to a concerning balance of labor supply.
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