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Brazil is the ninth country with the most lack of skilled labor in 2022, among 40 countries and territories. The data are from a study by the human resources consultancy ManpowerGroupwhich heard 40,000 employers from all sectors.
Around here, 81% of employers said they face difficulty finding workers with the necessary qualifications. The index rose from last year’s study (71%) and is higher than the global average (75%).
See the ranking:
- Taiwan (88%)
- Portugal (85%)
- Singapore (84%)
- China (83%)
- Hong Kong (83%)
- India (83%)
- Romania (82%)
- Australia (81%)
- Brazil (81%)
- Spain (80%)
In the last ten years, the percentage of employers who reported having difficulties finding qualified professionals in Brazil fluctuated a lot. Between 2012 and 2018, the index plummeted, from 71% to 34%. As of 2019, it started to rise, reaching the highest value now.
Globally, the labor shortage index rose six percentage points from last year and reached a 16-year high of 75%. This is double the amount recorded in 2015.
Sectors where the most labor shortages
The survey shows the sectors with the highest rate of labor shortages:
- Banking and finance (86%)
- IT and technology (84%)
- Industry (84%)
- Education, health and government (80%)
- Wholesale and retail (79%)
- Construction (76%)
- Hotels and restaurants (66%)
The study also lists the areas with the highest demand for skilled labor:
- Information & Data Technology (40%)
- Customer Service & Front Office (32%)
- Logistics & Operations (23%)
- Marketing & Sales (21%)
- Administration & Office Support (21%)
The percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents were able to choose more than one option.
Hardest-to-find skills
Respondents also listed the five most difficult skills to find among candidates:
- Reasoning and problem solving
- Resilience and adaptability
- Initiative
- Reliability and self-discipline
- Collaborative spirit and teamwork
