Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine writes that there are not enough workers in Turkey, where about 85 million people live, and the average age of the population is 32.
We industrialists are experiencing labor shortages everywhere, and this also applies to the service sector," says Alper Kanja, an entrepreneur from the TAYSAD auto suppliers association.
Kanjaning, which runs an industrial park near Istanbul, told the publication that in two cases, investors have turned away from investment due to labor shortages.
Labor shortages are said to be a new problem for an economy with 60 percent inflation. This can be seen in a six-month case study conducted by Istanbul Foreign Chamber of Commerce (AHK). According to him, 43% of German companies in Turkey are worried about finding enough workers. Compared to the situation around the world, only 37% of companies face this problem.
Working for German companies in Turkey is often considered as a stopover on a trip to Germany and Europe . " The situation significantly improves the prospects of obtaining a visa. Pal calls this trend worrisome. Investment depends on the availability of more skilled labor. "More than ever, the focus on broad academic and professional education will further increase Turkey's attractiveness and attract more investment to the country."