Research and analysis

Methodology for the MAC shortage occupation list

A methodology paper and dashboard, to allow stakeholders to review the data held on their occupation.

Documents

Shortage methodology review

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Charts dashboard

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Details

The Migration Advisory Committee has reviewed the methodology used to assess shortage in the labour market. 

The paper also details how the MAC will assess the shortage occupation list in future. 

The accompanying dashboard allows stakeholders to review the data held on their occupation.

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Updates to this page

Published 10 February 2023
Last updated 7 July 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated dashboard published, including: chart A (real pay) - 2022 value has been added; chart D (vacancies) - have been indexed to 2016/17=100; statistics on proportion of full-time, male, under 30, and self-employed in each occupation have been added.

  2. Corrections made to chart B. These are detailed on page 11 of the shortage methodology review.

  3. Updated charts dashboard published.

  4. First published.

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