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MarketJune 20, 2026
Shortage occupations 2025: where the needs are
An overview of the sectors where hiring is hardest in France, according to the official list.
Every year, the French government publishes the list of shortage occupations: roles companies struggle to fill. The decree of 21 May 2025 updated it, region by region.
The most affected sectors
- Construction and civil works
- Industry and manufacturing
- Hospitality and catering
- Healthcare and personal care
- Transport and logistics
- Engineering and tech
Why it matters
For these roles, hiring foreign talent benefits from eased work-authorization paths. It's a concrete way to fill the gaps.
How Be-Help helps
We source internationally for these shortage occupations, and we scope administrative feasibility from the very first diagnosis.