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The public employment service ADEM publishes an official list of occupations in high demand (métiers en pénurie). The latest list is based on 2025 data and was published in 2026. It covers:
One of the criteria for the list is at least 7 vacancies a month on average. According to EURES, growth areas also include data science, renewable energy, sustainable construction and green finance.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.