How does the shortage of skilled workers affect specific industries in Austria?

General situation of the skilled labor shortage in Austria

The shortage of skilled workers in Austria has developed into a serious problem. As of April 2023, around 210,000 positions for specialists remained unfilled, causing significant difficulties for numerous companies. According to a survey by ibw, 82% of Austrian companies clearly feel this shortage. This shows how widespread and comprehensive the problem is and how urgently measures are needed to combat the shortage of skilled workers.

Particularly affected industries: An overview

Different industries are affected to varying degrees by the shortage of skilled workers. Healthcare and social services, tourism, industry, and technical professions are particularly suffering from the lack of staff.

• In healthcare, 69% of companies are experiencing revenue losses.
• In the tourism sector, especially in hospitality and gastronomy, 50% of businesses report declining revenues.
• In industry, 40% of companies are affected by revenue losses.
• Up to 40,000 positions in technical professions remain unfilled.

Regional differences in the shortage of skilled workers

Regional differences are also evident in the availability of skilled workers. Tyrol and Upper Austria are particularly in focus of the issue.

• In Tyrol, 53% of companies are having difficulty finding qualified personnel.
• In Upper Austria, 52% of businesses report significant recruitment problems.

Economic impact on companies

Companies in various industries are experiencing noticeable economic losses due to the shortage of skilled workers. 45% of Austrian businesses report revenue losses. The financial losses are particularly problematic in sectors that rely on specific expertise.

• 19% of businesses suffer revenue losses of more than five percent.