The countries facing the greatest skill shortages in the world

Percentage of companies per country (with 10 or more employees) having difficulties finding qualified employees.

1. Japan – 81%
2. India – 64%
3. Brazil – 63%
4. Turkey – 63%
5. Mexico – 44%
6. Greece – 42%
7. Australia – 41%
8. Germany – 40%
9. United States – 40%
10. Italy – 34%
11. Canada – 31%
12. China – 24%
13. France – 21%
14. United Kingdom – 12%
15. Spain – 3%

Source: OECD report – Getting Skills Right: Assessing and Anticipating Changing Skill Needs

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