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  • Skills Barometer 2023 - 2033

    Topics:
    • Statistics and economic research, 
    • Further education, 
    • Higher education

    Date published: 10 February 2025

    This report provides an in-depth exploration of the future skills needs for the Northern Ireland economy from 2023-2033. Produced by Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC), the research examines the current skills gaps, identifies the emerging trends, and predicts potential future gaps over the next decade to 2033.

    The NI Skills Barometer has employed an economic model to forecast future skill demands and skills gaps across qualification levels, subject areas and sectors. This publication marks the fifth instalment related to the NI Skills Barometer, focusing on the period 2023-2033.

    The quantitative insights derived from this research will be valuable to a wide range of stakeholders, including: careers advisors; young people and parents; teachers and schools; business groups; as well as the Department for the Economy and wider government.

    Documents

    • NI Skills Barometer Report 2023 - 2033Adobe PDF (8.1 MB)
    • NI Skills Barometer Summary Report 2023 - 33Adobe PDF (2.49 MB)
    • Skills Barometer InfographicAdobe PDF (2.93 MB)
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