Which European countries have the most job vacancies in 2026?

Which European countries have the most job vacancies in 2026? - Portugal Business News

News Jobs Europe - Here are the European countries that have the most job vacancies in 2026 and the sectors that have the most job vacancies, according to a Eurostat report published on June 16th, 2026:

While the average job vacancy rate in the EU is 2.1% for Q1 2026, here are the Top 10 European countries that have the highest number of job vacancies:

Top 10 European countries that have the highest number of job vacancies in 2026:

1 - Netherlands

The Netherlands ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 4.0%.

2 - Belgium

Belgium ranks 2nd country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 3.4%.

3 - Malta

Malta ranks 3rd country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 3.3%.

4 - Austria

Austria ranks 4th country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 3.1%.

5 - Cyprus

Cyprus ranks 5th country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 2.8%.

6 - Germany

Germany ranks 6th country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 2.7%.

7 - Slovenia

Slovenia ranks 7th country in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 2.5%.

8 - France, Latvia & Lithuania

France, Latvia & Lithuania all rank 8th in the ranking of countries in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 2.2%.

9 - Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Sweden & North Macedonia

Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Sweden & North Macedonia all rank 9th in the ranking of countries in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 2.1%.

This is equal to the average job vacancy rate in the EU that is 2.1% for Q1 2026.

10 - Italy & Finland

Italy & Finland both rank 10th in the ranking of countries in Europe with the highest number of job vacancies in 2026 with a job vacancy rate of 1.9%, that is lower than the average job vacancy rate in the EU is 2.1% for Q1 2026.

Which sectors have the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026?

The Top 5 sectors with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026 are:

1 - Accommodation and food services sector

The Accommodation and food services sector ranks No. 1 sector with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026, with a job vacancy rate of 3.2%

2 - Administrative and support services sector

The Administrative and support services sector ranks 2nd sector with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026, with a job vacancy rate of 3.2%

3 - Construction sector

The Construction sector ranks 3rd sector with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026, with a job vacancy rate of 3.1%

4 - Telecommunications, computer programming & consulting, information infrastructure sector

The Telecommunications, computer programming & consulting and the information infrastructure sector ranks 4th sector with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026, with a job vacancy rate of 2.8%

5 - Professional, scientific and technical activities sector

The Professional, scientific and technical activities sector ranks 5th sector with the most job vacancies in Europe in 2026, with a job vacancy rate of 2.5%