The OECD Skills for Jobs Database provides harmonised and internationally comparable measures of labour market imbalances at the occupation, industry and skill level for 38 countries. Imbalances are measured using an objective, data-driven methodology that combines multiple labour market signals. For further information on the methodology, see Mapping Skill Shortages in OECD Countries.
OECD Skills for Jobs Database
Explore occupational, industry and skill imbalances across more than 30 OECD countries. Using a harmonised and objective methodology, this interactive dashboard provides internationally comparable insights into labour market imbalances. Select “By country” to examine labour market imbalances in a specific country, or “Country comparison” to compare patterns across countries.