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Three retirees, one apprentice: How the Balearic Islands can close the skills gap

The Jobs Mallorca Is Struggling to Fill

Care, construction, hospitality and agriculture are among the Mallorca sectors most affected by the labour shortage.

Published: April 21, 2026
Three retirees, one apprentice: How the Balearic Islands can close the skills gap

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Which jobs in Mallorca are already hardest to fill?

The tightest gaps are being felt in care, construction, hospitality, skilled trades and agriculture. These are sectors where physical presence, experience and reliability matter every day. In Mallorca, that can mean fewer available shifts, slower service and delays in work that local people depend on.

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