You searched for occupation: economist - scientist
The occupation searched for is part of the occupational group: Social science professionals and senior officials. Information about the future concerns the entire group.
The future situation of the occupational group on the labour market
The chances of finding employment for this occupational group in 2009-2013 are poor. As compared to the current situation the chances will remain about the same. The main factor influencing this prognosis is rapid increase in number of tertiary education graduates in the fields of economy, law and other social sciences. People with these qualifications currently account for nearly three fifths of employees in this occupational group. The surplus of graduates over the number of relevant vacancies is significant already today and it will continue to grow. Most new graduates may face a difficulty finding employment in their field, which may increase their interest in retraining. As it is necessary to reform public finances, a decrease in demand for employees to fill the posts of senior public administration officers is expected.
Development of the employment in the occupational group (in thousands):
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational group
As a result of economic development 2 % of new jobs will be created for this occupational group by 2013. The number of jobs in the economy as a whole will increase by 0,2 %. As some workers will leave their jobs (e.g. retirement), another 18 % of new jobs will be available within this group. Overall, 21 % of current employment will have to be filled by 2013, i.e. 9400 new workers will have to be hired.
The current situation of the occupational group at the labour market:
The occupational group consists of the following subgroups:
- ISCO 244 - Social science and related professionals
- ISCO 112 - Senior government officials
Social science and related professionals (ISCO 244)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
- Other business services (18 %)
- Public administration, defence, social security (14 %)
- Professional services (13 %)
- Human health, veterinary activities and social work (11 %)
- Banking and financial services (8 %)
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 39 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Tertiary - economics, business, other sciences (35 %)
- Tertiary - law and other social sciences (24 %)
- Secondary (3a) - economics, business, law (13 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Tertiary - economics, business, other sciences | 69 810 | slight increase |
| Tertiary - law and other social sciences | 51 020 | rapid increase |
| Secondary (3a) - economics, business, law | 88 440 | slight decrease |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
Senior government officials (ISCO 112)
Development of employment in this occupational subgroup (in thousands)
- Total employment
- Development of employment in this occupational subgroup
Occupations in this subgroup are most frequently found in the following industries:
In 2008 the median age of employees in this subgroup was 48 years, in the economy as a whole it was 41 years.
The age structure of employees in this occupational subgroup:
Employees in this occupational subgroup most frequently have the following qualification:
- Tertiary - economics, business, other sciences (31 %)
- Secondary (3a) - economics, business, law (15 %)
- Tertiary - law and other social sciences (12 %)
- Tertiary - building and life science (10 %)
It is expected that by 2013 the following number of graduates with qualifications suitable for this occupational subgroup will enter the labour market:
| Education | Number of graduates entering labour market by 2013 | Development of graduate numbers in 2009-2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Tertiary - economics, business, other sciences | 69 810 | slight increase |
| Secondary (3a) - economics, business, law | 88 440 | slight decrease |
| Tertiary - law and other social sciences | 51 020 | rapid increase |
| Tertiary - building and life science | 21 680 | rapid increase |
The development of the number of graduates is ranked using a five-degree scale: rapid decrease - slight decrease - stagnation - slight increase - rapid increase.
