According to the EURES report on shortages and surpluses, Italy is experiencing significant labor shortages, particularly across 37 specific occupations. The affected sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, food service, and IT. This shortage of workers is compounded by Italy's ageing population, a trend that is expected to intensify in the coming years and is also a concern for other EU countries.
Given these circumstances, Italy's dependence on a foreign workforce is likely to grow, especially in roles that are in high demand. This situation suggests that individuals from abroad who possess skills in these critical areas may have a better chance of obtaining a work visa in Italy.
Among the 37 occupations experiencing shortages in Italy, some of the most in-demand roles include:
- Manufacturing laborers not elsewhere classified
- Welders and flame cutters
- Bakers, pastry cooks, and confectionery makers
- Food service counter attendants
- Healthcare assistants
- Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians
- Personal services workers not elsewhere classified
- Computer network and system technicians
- Physicians and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified
- Software and applications developers, and analysts not elsewhere classified
In contrast, the latest report by the European Labour Authority indicates that there are no surplus occupations in Italy at present.