Shortages are distributed among many sectors, including cleaning, food preparation, hospitality, personal services, IT, healthcare, construction, and engineering, EU Helpers reports.
Moreover, Norway emerged among the six EU countries with the highest number of occupations in shortage.
This implies that foreigners who belong to most in-demand occupations and wish to move to Norway may have a higher chance of securing employment and a Norwegian work visa.
Furthermore, foreigners might find it noteworthy that the Norwegian language is considered one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn.
Some of the roles facing shortages in Norway, as per the latest EURES report, include:
- Garbage and recycling collectors
- Kitchen helpers
- Crane, hoist and related plant operators
- Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers
- Structural metal preparers and erectors
- Floor layers and tile setters
- Security guards
- Service station attendants
- Waiters
- Contact centre information clerks
- Religious associate professionals
- Veterinary technicians and assistants
- Musicians, singers and composers
- Systems administrators
- Personnel and career professionals
- Special needs teachers
- Specialist medical practitioners
- Mechanical engineers
- Education managers
- Policy and planning managers
On the other hand, Norway has reported seven surplus occupations, such as freight handlers, vehicle cleaners, building caretakers, beauticians and related workers, stock clerks, receptionists, and graphic and multimedia designers.
This means that getting employment in these occupations may be difficult due to the high competition.
Norway Highly Relies on Foreign Doctors
Among other things, Norway emerged as one of the EURES countries with the highest reliance on foreign doctors.
In addition to specialist/generalist medical practitioners, Norway has reported other healthcare-related occupations, including midwifery professionals and nursing professionals.
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Norway?
According to Numbeo, the monthly living costs for a single person in Norway are estimated to be about €1,100 (NOK 12,981) without including the rent. Meanwhile, the monthly rent for a one-room apartment in Norway is estimated at €812 (NOK 9,570) outside the city centre and €1,112 (NOK 13106) in the city centre.
Consequently, living costs are higher for families, depending on the number of family members, the size of the apartment and location.
