The indicator provides current and future estimates of the number of individuals in each sector and occupation who need to develop their computer/IT skills, social skills, and technical or job-specific skills. Social skills include tasks like interacting with co-workers and other people, while technical skills cover job-specific tasks such as engine repair for mechanics or using design software for designers. This indicator is useful to identify trends in skill needs and gaps across sectors and occupations in the EU. 

The calculations are based on the Cedefop European Skills and Jobs Survey (ESJS2) combined with the Skills Forecast employment projections.