Shortage of Skilled Workers in Germany 2024 – The Need for Specialists
The healthcare sector in Germany is facing a growing challenge.
Germany is experiencing a persistent shortage of skilled workers in various industries, including healthcare, IT, engineering, and more. This shortage presents a significant challenge for the economy and is expected to worsen in the coming years..
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The Skilled Worker Shortage in Numbers
General Skilled Worker Shortage: In 2024, 43% of German companies report difficulties in filling job vacancies, a decrease from 50% in the previous year.
ReutersHealthcare Sector: The situation is particularly severe in healthcare. By the end of 2023, 26,320 people were employed in German health offices, averaging 25 full-time equivalents per 100,000 inhabitants.
DestatisDemographic Shift: By 2030, one in three Germans will be over 60 years old, leading to a growing demand for healthcare services, especially in nursing and therapy.
olution Through Skilled Immigration: The German economy is increasingly relying on international specialists. In 2024, 65% of foreign healthcare workers come from non-EU countries, while 35% originate from EU countries.
Federal Employment Agency
At MB Global Solutions, we specialize in recruiting and placing two main groups of healthcare professionals to meet your needs
Therapeutic Professionals
;Physiotherapists and occupational therapists play a crucial role in patient rehabilitation and care.
Similar to nursing professionals, foreign therapeutic professionals must obtain official recognition of their qualifications to work in Germany. This process can be completed through one of two methods:
- Knowledge Examination – A test assessing both theoretical and practical expertise.
- Adaptation Course – A supervised qualification program to bridge differences with the German education system.
The competent recognition authority determines the suitable option based on the submitted documents.
Requirements:
- Recognition application submitted to the relevant authority
- Proof of completed physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy education
- Language proficiency of at least B2 level
For further information or individual advice contact us
Nursing Professionals
;qualified nursing staff and caregivers for hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care facilities.
Foreign nursing professionals must obtain official recognition of their qualifications to work in Germany. This can be achieved through one of two methods:
- Knowledge Examination – A theoretical and practical test to demonstrate the equivalence of qualifications.
- Adaptation Course – A supervised practical phase in a healthcare facility to compensate for any missing knowledge.
The appropriate option depends on the decision of the competent recognition authority.
Requirements:
- Recognition application submitted to the relevant authority
- Proof of completed nursing education
- Language proficiency of at least B2 level
For further information or individual advice contact us
In addition to nursing and therapeutic professionals, Germany urgently needs skilled workers in many other industries. To further address the skilled labor shortage, we will expand our recruitment efforts in the future to include qualified professionals from other fields, such as:
- Doctors and dentists
- IT specialists
- Technicians and engineers
Our goal is to facilitate the path to Germany for skilled professionals from various fields and to support them throughout the recognition process and professional integration.