In 2026, there is predicted to be a deficit of around * skilled workers in the sales industry, excluding product specialization. Childcare and social work rounded off the top three industries that are predicted to have the largest shortage of skilled workers.
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IW Köln. (January 27, 2023). Forecast on the lack of skilled workers in the occupations with the largest labor shortages in Germany in 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1448402/skilled-workers-shortage-forecast-germany/
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