Discover the Most In-Demand IT Jobs in Europe: What Skills Employers Are Looking For

The Demand for ICT Specialists

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are the most sought-after professionals in Europe, comprising 9% of all online job advertisements. According to a recent analysis by Euronews Business using Eurostat data, these specialists lead the demand in the EU job market.

Top Occupations in Job Ads

In 2023, 871,000 job advertisements were posted for ICT specialists. Following them were:

• Software and applications developers and analysts: 515,000 ads (5.3%)
• Engineering professionals: 412,000 ads (4.3%)
• Manufacturing workers: 385,000 ads (4%)

Other notable occupations included:

• Physical and engineering science technicians: 351,000 ads (3.6%)
• Shop salespersons: 312,000 ads (3.2%)
• Transport and storage laborers: 308,000 ads (3.2%)
• Sales, marketing, and development managers: 280,000 ads (2.9%)

Specific Occupation Demand

Heavy truck and bus drivers had 136,000 job ads (1.4%). Additionally, the healthcare sector showed strong demand with:

• Doctors: 96,000 ads
• Personal care workers: 115,000 ads

Skills Employers Want

The top skills sought by employers are:

1. Willingness to learn: 26.2%
2. Teamwork: 21.4%
3. Proactive approach: 12.4%

Understanding OJAR

Eurostat's Online Job Advertisement Rate (OJAR) provides deeper insights beyond just counting job ads. The highest OJAR was found in sales, marketing, and development managers at 26.6%.

Job Ads vs. Vacancies

It's important to note that job advertisements do not always correspond to immediate vacancies. Some ads are exploratory, and a single ad may represent multiple roles.