Abstract
Moldova’s industrial sector, with a high average age of 44 for male workers (2021), reflects broader trends in aging workforces across many economies. In recent decades, industrial labor forces have faced challenges of declining youth participation due to emigration, lower birth rates, and fewer young people pursuing industrial careers. This aging demographic signals the need for policy adjustments, including promoting automation and attracting younger workers. Countries like Moldova may also benefit from upskilling initiatives to ensure a sustainable industrial workforce.
Industrial sector, male workers aged 15-64, average age
Moldova’s industrial sector, with a peak average age of 44 for male workers aged 15-64 in 2021, highlights an aging workforce trend seen globally. Since 1981, many countries have experienced a gradual increase in the average age of industrial workers due to factors such as declining birth rates, aging populations, and emigration of younger workers seeking opportunities abroad. This shift underscores the need for policies aimed at attracting youth into industrial sectors, improving workforce skills, and embracing automation to maintain productivity and address labor shortages. Moldova’s 100% peak signifies the urgent need for structural economic adjustments.
The maximum is the latest one, 44year of Moldova
Industrial sector, male workers aged 15-64, average age (worldwide)
The average age of male workers in the industrial sector has been steadily rising globally, with the Netherlands reaching its peak in 2016 at 44.2 years old, marking a 100% threshold. This trend reflects broader demographic shifts, including aging populations, lower birth rates, and fewer young people entering industrial jobs. Over the past few decades, countries have faced challenges of workforce renewal, with older workers staying longer in employment. To address these shifts, nations must focus on attracting younger talent, investing in automation, and providing reskilling opportunities to ensure a sustainable industrial workforce.
The maximum is the latest one, 44.2year of Netherlands
Industry sector, male workers aged 15-64, average age (world, latest year)
In 2021, Moldova recorded the highest average age of male workers in the industrial sector, at 44 years old, surpassing the global average of 38.2 years. This aging trend is evident across many economies, reflecting a global shift toward older industrial workforces. Contributing factors include declining birth rates, increased life expectancy, and the emigration of younger workers. As a result, nations face growing challenges in workforce renewal. To mitigate these effects, strategies such as attracting younger workers, enhancing automation, and providing reskilling opportunities are essential for sustainable industrial growth.
The maximum is 44year of Moldova, the average is 38.2year, and the total is 534year
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