The APAC Talent Shortage Over Time (TBC)
Almost 4 in 5 employers in APAC report difficulty finding the skilled talent they need in 2025. This figure has almost doubled since 2014 (45%).
APAC Talent Shortage by Company Size
APAC Talent Scarcity Across Industries
Methodology
ManpowerGroup interviewed 40,413 employers in 42 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, U.K., and the U.S.
The fieldwork was completed between October 1st and 31st, 2024 in all markets.
Forward-Looking Statements
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