Top 10 countries and sectors with the most job vacancies
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
- Mar 6
- 4 min read
Jobs News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 countries and the sectors with the most job vacancies for skilled workers globally in 2026, according to the Manpower 2026 Global Talent Shortage report published on February 26, 2026.
There is a global shortage of skilled workers of 72% on average, with the IT sector facing the most talent shortages, with three out of four employers finding it difficult to find employees.
Here is the ranking of countries worldwide with the highest talent shortage as well as the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 and the profiles the most in demand on the job market:
1 - Top 10 countries with the most job vacancies for skilled workers globally in 2026:
1 – Slovakia
Slovakia ranks No. 1 country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 87%.
2 – Greece and Japan
Greece and Japan both rank 2nd in the ranking of countries globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 84%.
3 – Germany
Germany ranks 3rd country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 83%.
4 – India and Portugal
India and Portugal both rank 4th in the ranking of countries globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 82%.
5 – Ireland
Ireland ranks 5th country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 81%.
6 – Brazil
Brazil ranks 6th country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 80%.
7 – Romania
Romania ranks 7th country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 79%.
8 – Spain, Switzerland and Türkiye
Spain, Switzerland and Türkiye rank 8th in the ranking of countries globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 78%.
9 – UAE
UAE ranks 9th country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 76%.
10 – Israel
Israel ranks 10th country globally with the most job vacancies for skilled workers in 2026, with a talent shortage of 75%.
2 - Top sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026:
1 – IT (Tech) sector:
The IT (Tech) sector ranks No. 1 sector with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 75%.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills are the talent the most in demand globally, overtaking traditional engineering and IT capabilities. This historic shift highlights a new era in the persistent global talent crisis.
There are the most job vacancies globally in AI Model & Application Development, with a 20% talent shortage, and in AI Literacy, with a 19% talent shortage. AI skills are now needed in different sectors, including mostly the Engineering, Sales and Marketing, as well as Manufacturing and Production sectors.
2 – Hospitality (Tourism) sector:
The Hospitality (Tourism) sector ranks 2nd sector with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 74%.
3 – Public sector, Health and Social Services sectors:
The Public sector, Health and Social Services sectors rank 3rd in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 74%.
4 – Professional, scientific and technical services sectors:
The professional, scientific and technical services sectors rank 4th in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 73%.
5 – Manufacturing sector:
The Manufacturing sector ranks 5th sector with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 72%.
6 – Construction and Real Estate sectors:
The construction and real estate sectors rank 6th in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 71%.
7 – Finance and Insurance sector:
The finance and insurance sector ranks 7th in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 71%.
8 – Trade and Logistics sectors
The trade and logistics sectors rank 8th in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 69%.
9 – Utilities and Natural Resources
The utilities and natural resources sectors rank 9th in the ranking of sectors with the most job vacancies globally in 2026 with a talent shortage of 68%.
3 – What are the profiles the most in demand on the job market in 2026?
The profiles the most in demand on the job market globally in 2026 are:
1 - Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork are the No. 1 most sought-after attributes for 39% of job vacancies in 2026
2 - Professionalism & Work Ethic are the 2nd most sought-after attributes for 36% of job vacancies in 2026
3 - Adaptability & Willingness to Learn are the 3rd most sought-after attributes for 34% of job vacancies in 2026
