Germany invites workers from Nigeria, others to apply as over 11,000 workers are needed

• Germany is in desperate need of 11,600 physiotherapists, according to a poll, as a result of the aging population's increased demand.
• The survey indicates that there were many unfilled positions for physiotherapists and dental assistants in 2023–2024
• It is anticipated that the percentage of the population 65 and over will rise from the current 21% to 29% by 2030

Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market.

A survey claims that due to the growing demand brought on by the aging population, Germany is in dire need of 11,600 physiotherapists.

There were a lot of open vacancies for dental assistants and physiotherapists in Germany. Photo Credit: COROIMAGE
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According to the survey, in 2023–2024, there were a lot of open vacancies for dental assistants and physiotherapists.

By 2030, the proportion of the population 65 and older is expected to increase from the present 21% to 29%, according to a study conducted by the nation's public health organization, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), which will increase demand for physiotherapists.

According to the study, the population's aging is the primary cause of shortages.

This puts more strain on already-existing skilled labor, according to the study's authors, which were conducted by the German Economic Institute's (IW) Competence Centre for Securing Skilled Labor.

Approximately 47,400 jobs in Germany's healthcare industry went unfilled in 2023–2024 because there were not enough suitable candidates, proving that the industry is most impacted by the nation's skilled labor crisis, according to a recent study.

The growing healthcare needs of an aging population have made the issue worse. According to the RKI, by 2030, 29% of the population will be 65 years of age or older, up from the present 21%.

More workers needed

The survey found that Germany has a severe lack of competent workers overall, with shortages in the construction and healthcare industries being particularly acute. 7,350 dental assistants and 7,100 medical and nursing personnel were lacking, according to the report.

According to the employer-affiliated institute, from July 2023 to June 2024, there was an average shortfall of about 530,000 skilled workers in all industries.

With almost 42,000 openings, the second-largest shortage was in finishing trades, building installation, and preliminary construction-site labor. Additionally, it was difficult to fill 10,350 posts in the construction electrics industry.

These numbers demonstrate the increasing difficulty in locating skilled workers to satisfy the needs in vital areas of the German economy.

UK announces new proof-of-fund requirement

Legit.ng reported that the proof-of-fund requirements for international students to study have increased, according to the UK government.

This means students who intend to study in London must now demonstrate that they have £1,483 per month.

International students must now demonstrate that they have the funds to cover their stay under the new regulations.

Source: Legit.ng