According to the latest EURES report, Norway's labor market is experiencing notable imbalances in certain occupations, reflecting both shortages and surpluses. This report provides valuable insights into which professions are currently in high demand and which ones are facing an oversupply of candidates.
Norway is facing a shortage of workers in several key roles, including garbage and recycling collectors, kitchen helpers, and crane, hoist, and related plant operators. There is also a demand for butchers, fishmongers, and related food preparers, as well as structural metal preparers and erectors. Other in-demand positions include floor layers and tile setters, security guards, and service station attendants. Additionally, roles such as waiters, contact centre information clerks, religious associate professionals, and veterinary technicians and assistants are also experiencing shortages. The report highlights a need for musicians, singers, and composers, along with systems administrators, personnel and career professionals, and special needs teachers. Specialist medical practitioners, mechanical engineers, education managers, and policy and planning managers are also in short supply.
Conversely, there is a surplus of candidates in certain occupations, making it challenging to secure employment in these fields. These include freight handlers, vehicle cleaners, and building caretakers, as well as beauticians and related workers. Additionally, stock clerks, receptionists, and graphic and multimedia designers are in excess, leading to heightened competition for these positions.