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Germany's Skilled Worker Crisis

Germany faces a severe shortage of skilled workers, particularly in healthcare and construction, impacting economic growth and various sectors.

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EconomyGermany Labour MarketHealthcareConstructionLabor Shortage

Centrum Kompetencyjne Ds. Zabezpieczenia Specjalistów (Kofa)Instytut Gospodarki Niemieckiej (Iw)Ard

What are the main reasons for the healthcare worker shortage in Germany?: The shortage of skilled workers in Germany's healthcare sector is primarily due to an aging population increasing demand for healthcare services and a lack of qualified personnel to meet that demand.
What is the most affected sector by the skilled worker shortage in Germany?: Germany is facing a significant shortage of skilled workers, with the healthcare sector being the most affected, having around 47,400 unfilled positions in 2023/2024.
What is the current status of the overall skilled worker shortage in Germany?: While the overall shortage of skilled workers in Germany has slightly decreased recently, it remains at a very high level, impacting various sectors and hindering economic growth.
How does the skilled worker shortage affect the construction industry in Germany?: The construction industry's shortage of skilled workers is hindering the construction of new housing, which is already failing to meet the country's needs. The lack of workers also slows energy-efficient renovations.
Which other sectors besides healthcare are significantly impacted by the worker shortage?: Besides healthcare, other sectors significantly impacted by the worker shortage include construction (especially in areas like electrical work and plumbing), public administration, social services, and retail.

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