WEF_Future_of_Jobs_2023

Number of economies

0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

FIGURE 1.2 Most common labour shortages by occupations in 2022 in Europe

Source
Labour shortages report 2022, European Labour Authority.
Note
Job grouping is based on the Level-2, Sub-Major job category in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Taxonomy.

Health Professionals

Related Trades WorkersMetal, Machinery and

Workers (excluding Electricians)Building and Related Trades

Drivers and MobilePlant Operators

Te a c h i n g P r o f e s s i o n a l s

Information and CommunicationsTe c h n o l o g y P r o f e s s i o n a l s

Science and EngineeringAssociate Professionals

Personal Services Workers

Food Processing, Woodworking,Garment and Other Craft and

Related Trades Workers

Labourers in Mining, Construction,Manufacturing and Transport

Science and EngineeringProfessionals

Personal Care Workers

Cleaners and Helpers

Stationary Plant andMachine Operators

Cultural ProfessionalsLegal, Social and

Sales Workers

Related Associate ProfessionalsLegal, Social, Cultural and

Food Preparation Assistants

Bricklayers andRelated Workers

Metal Working MachineTo o l S e t t e r s a n d O p e r a t o r s Sheet MetalWorkers Motor VehicleMechanics and Repairers

NursingProfessionals SpecialistMedical Practitioners Physiotherapists

SoftwareDevelopers ApplicationsProgrammers SystemsAnalysts

Heavy Truck andLorry Drivers Earthmoving andRelated Plant Operators

Butchers, Fishmongers andRelated Food Preparers

Early ChildhoodEducators Primary SchoolTe a c h e r s

Building andRelated Electricians

Electrical EngineeringTe c h n i c i a n s

Cooks Waiters

Building ConstructionLabourers

CivilEngineers MechanicalEngineers

Health CareAssistants

Cleaners and Helpers inOffices, Hotels and Other Establishments

Psychologists

Food and RelatedProducts Machine Operators

Contact CentreSalespersons

Chefs

KitchenHelpers

Carpentersand JoinersPlumbers andPipe Fitters Concrete Placers, Concrete Finishersand Related Workers

Electrical and ElectronicsTr a d e s Wo r k e r s

Number of economies in Europe reporting labour shortages for top occupations, grouped by job families

Future of Jobs Report 2023 11