Google warns about the technology market in Brazil

A study conducted by Google and published on Wednesday (31) showed that Brazil will have a shortage of 530,000 information technology (IT) professionals by 2025. The shortage results from growing demand and the absence of more experienced profiles , among other factors.

Deficit

Google’s report was produced in collaboration with the Brazilian Startup Association (Abstartups) and indicated that, each year, approximately 53,000 IT professionals will graduate between 2021 and 2025.

While the number seems high, the demand for these professionals over the same period will be 800,000, according to the association of technology companies, Brasscom.

According to Google, this deficit also hurts the Brazilian economy.

Brazil’s lack of digital skills ranks it third among the G20 countries that most lose out on opportunities to increase GDP.

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As for startups, the lack of professionals can even put them at risk of failure: the study found that 92% of the participating startups believe that the lack of IT professionals has an impact on the business.

What are the reasons?

Google consulted with startups, executives and industry professionals to understand the reasons for this industry deficit. Among the reasons listed are:

Areas with the greatest deficit

According to the Google study, the areas with the greatest talent shortages are in order information security, artificial intelligence, cloud architecture and IT organization automation.

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