Database Specific
Database Specific Abstract AbstractThe aim of the OECD’s new Skills for Jobs Indicators is to facilitate better adaptation to changing skill needs by making available a database of skill imbalances indicators that is comparable across countries and regularly updated. The Skill Needs Indicators provide an overview of the shortages and surpluses of skills across countries.
Source Source Contact person/organisation Contact person/organisationannelore.VERHAGEN@oecd.org
Data source(s) used Data source(s) usedThe indicator was calculated by the OECD using data from the European Union Labour Force Survey (LFS: EU), the Permanent Household Survey (EPH: ARG), the Australian Labour Force Survey (
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Unit of measure used Unit of measure usedPositive values indicate skill shortage while negative values point to skill surplus. The larger the absolute value, the larger the imbalance. Results are presented on a scale that ranges between -1 and +1. The maximum value reflects the strongest shortage observed across OECD (31) countries, industries, and skills dimensions.
Concepts & Classifications Concepts & Classifications Classification(s) used Classification(s) usedAbilities, knowledge types, skills and work styles are defined as following by ONET:
Abilities: Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.
Knowledge types: Organised sets of principles and facts applying in general domains.
Skills: Developed capacities that facilitate learning or performance, including basic skills.
Work styles: Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.
Dissemination format(s) Dissemination format(s)Access the
Other Aspects Other Aspects Recommended uses and limitations Recommended uses and limitationsMore details on the methodology and an overview of key results from the OECD Skills for Jobs Database are provided in
The aim of the OECD’s new Skills for Jobs Indicators is to facilitate better adaptation to changing skill needs by making available a database of skill imbalances indicators that is comparable across countries and regularly updated. The Skill Needs Indicators provide an overview of the shortages and surpluses of skills across countries.
annelore.VERHAGEN@oecd.org
The indicator was calculated by the OECD using data from the European Union Labour Force Survey (LFS: EU), the Permanent Household Survey (EPH: ARG), the Australian Labour Force Survey (
Positive values indicate skill shortage while negative values point to skill surplus. The larger the absolute value, the larger the imbalance. Results are presented on a scale that ranges between -1 and +1. The maximum value reflects the strongest shortage observed across OECD (31) countries, industries, and skills dimensions.
Abilities, knowledge types, skills and work styles are defined as following by ONET:
Abilities: Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.
Knowledge types: Organised sets of principles and facts applying in general domains.
Skills: Developed capacities that facilitate learning or performance, including basic skills.
Work styles: Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.
Access the
More details on the methodology and an overview of key results from the OECD Skills for Jobs Database are provided in
