
Shortage professions in Spain
By 2025, Spain, like other countries in Europe, is expected to face a shortage of specialists in certain professions.
Information Technology (IT) and programming
- Software developers
- Cybersecurity specialists
- Data analysts
- Specialists in artificial intelligence and machine learning
Healthcare
- Doctors (especially in specialized fields)
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Therapists and rehabilitation specialists
Construction and engineering
- Construction engineers
- Architects
- Specialists in renewable energy
- Construction trades workers
Trade and logistics
- Logistics specialists
- Supply chain managers
- Warehouse and delivery workers
Education
- Teachers and instructors (especially in STEM disciplines)
- Educators
Where can this information be tracked?
The Ministry of Labor in Spain and the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE) publish labor market reports that contain information on in-demand professions.
Associations in healthcare, technology, and construction often publish their own studies and forecasts.
- For example, the Association of Technology Employers (AMETIC) may provide information on the shortage of IT specialists.
Large consulting firms such as Deloitte or PwC often publish studies on the state of the labor market and in-demand professions.
Publications such as El País, ABC, and special economic publications may publish articles and reviews on current labor shortages.
Overall, it is expected that by 2025, Spain will continue to experience a trend of shortage of specialists in the aforementioned areas, and employers will strive to attract and retain talented workers.