PM Mishustin: Russia to need 12 million workers by 2032

Russia’s economy will require almost 12 million new workers by 2032, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has said, outlining long-term labour market projections amid structural shifts in industry and technology.

Speaking at the “Knowledge. Firsts” educational marathon, Mishustin said the government had for the first time developed a seven-year employment forecast, which highlights sustained demand for staff across key sectors, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

“Last year, we developed a forecast for a seven-year period for the first time. It showed that by 2032, the domestic economy will require almost 12 million new employees,” he said.

He added that the strongest demand would be in manufacturing, transport and logistics, as well as information and communications technologies.

According to Mishustin, there is also a significant need for graduates in engineering and technical fields, including mechanical engineering, chemicals, nuclear energy and other specialisms linked to Russia’s national technological development programmes.

He said the government takes into account how technological change is reshaping employment trends and uses its forecasts to adjust education policy, including university admissions, budget-funded places and retraining schemes.

The projections are based on nationwide statistical data, regional economic scenarios and feedback from employers across the country, he noted.

“I often speak with company executives to understand their assessment of the situation. Most say graduates are typically employed in the specialisms they studied,” Mishustin said.

He also pointed to the state-run “Work in Russia” platform as a key tool for monitoring labour market conditions. Beyond job listings, he described it as a digital service hub offering access to retraining programmes, internships for students and other employment-related services.

The platform also allows users to compare vacancies, salaries and regional labour market conditions, while helping authorities incorporate real-time data into workforce planning, he added.

By Aghakazim Guliyev