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The Talent Shortage 2024
ManpowerGroup has been tracking Talent Shortage data worldwide, including Singapore, for over 10 years. Steadily increasing from 10% in 2014, the current percentage of organizations in Singapore struggling with finding and hiring skilled talent is 79% in 2024.


79% of employers in Singapore report difficulty in filling roles in 2024.
Whoever holds the skilled talent holds the key to the future. Large organizations with 5000+ employees report having the most difficulty in filling roles.
The Financials & Real Estate industry faces the highest talent shortage at 88%.
These are the skillsets employers in Singapore report having the most difficulty in hiring for.
Globally, talent shortage levels have reached a new high. Here's how Singapore compares to other countries.