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According to the source, the figures refer to the ifo business survey from January 2023.Â
The source does not provide information on the original wording used during the survey. Thus, the wording chosen for this statistic may differ slightly from the original.
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Shortage of skilled workers at manufacturing companies in Germany in 2023, by field
In January 2023, almost ** percent of companies in Germany that manufactured data processing devices who produced furniture had a shortage of skilled workers. Around ** percent of companies producing metal products also lacked skilled workers.
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ifo Institut. (February 15, 2023). Is there a shortage of skilled workers at your manufacturing company? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1342060/skilled-workers-shortage-manufacturing-companies-industry-germany/
ifo Institut. "Is there a shortage of skilled workers at your manufacturing company? ." Chart. February 15, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/1342060/skilled-workers-shortage-manufacturing-companies-industry-germany/
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Is there a shortage of skilled workers at your manufacturing company? [Graph], ifo Institut, February 15, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1342060/skilled-workers-shortage-manufacturing-companies-industry-germany/
