In 2026, there is predicted to be a deficit of around 26,192 skilled workers in the sales industry, excluding product specialization. Childcare and social work rounded off the top three industries that are predicted to have the largest shortage of skilled workers.
Forecast on the lack of skilled workers in the occupations with the largest labor shortages in Germany in 2026
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IW Köln. (January 27, 2023). Forecast on the lack of skilled workers in the occupations with the largest labor shortages in Germany in 2026 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1448402/skilled-workers-shortage-forecast-germany/
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