Brazil is the ninth country with the most lack of skilled labor in 2022, among 40 countries and territories. The data comes from a study by human resources consultancy ManpowerGroup, which surveyed 40,000 employers from all industries.
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%)Hotel and Restaurants (66%)
The study also lists the areas with the highest demand for skilled labor:
Information Technology & Data (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 solvingResilience and adaptabilityInitiativeReliability and self-disciplineCollaborative spirit and teamwork
