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