5 Countries With The Highest Labor Shortages In The World

4. Israel

Skilled Labor Shortage: 82%

Ageing Population: 12%

Israel is facing significant labor shortages in its construction sector, prompting plans to bring in approximately 70,000 foreign workers from China, India, and other countries. This decision was followed by the Hamas attack on October 7, which led to the freeze of the construction sector. The current shortage arose as around 80,000 Palestinian construction workers were barred from entering Israel post-attack.