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title: Talent Shortage Survey 2024 | ManpowerGroup Singapore
description: In 2024, 79% of companies in Singapore report talent shortages. Read ManpowerGroup's  Talent Shortage Survey Report for more insights and talent trends.
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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.

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Talent Shortage Over Time

79% of employers in Singapore report difficulty in filling roles in 2024. 

![Talent shortage over time](https://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/Talent%20shortage%20over%20time.png?width=1080&height=474&name=Talent%20shortage%20over%20time.png)

 

Talent Shortage by Company Size

Whoever holds the skilled talent holds the key to the future. Large organizations with 5000+ employees report having the most difficulty in filling roles. 

 

![Talent shortage company size](https://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/Talent%20shortage%20company%20size.png?width=1082&height=586&name=Talent%20shortage%20company%20size.png)

 

Talent Shortage by Industry

The Financials & Real Estate industry faces the highest talent shortage at 88%. 

![Talent shortage industry vertical](https://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/Talent%20shortage%20industry%20vertical.png?width=1081&height=533&name=Talent%20shortage%20industry%20vertical.png)

 

Skills That Are Hardest to Hire For

These are the skillsets employers in Singapore report having the most difficulty in hiring for. 

![skillsets](https://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/skillsets.png?width=1081&height=541&name=skillsets.png)

 

 

Talent Shortages Around the World

Globally, talent shortage levels have reached a new high. Here's how Singapore compares to other countries. 

![Talent shortage world](https://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/hs-fs/hubfs/Talent%20shortage%20world.png?width=1081&height=649&name=Talent%20shortage%20world.png)

 

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