GLOBALISTIHDAM
Research and Analysis
Market data and analysis for workforce, education and investment, with sources and reporting periods.
AT A GLANCE
A wider view of the labour market
ILO Employment and Social Trends 2026.
Projected global jobs gap
2026 · ProjectionJobs linked to foreign demand
ILO 2026 reportSource & context
The jobs gap includes people who want paid work but cannot access it; it is broader than unemployment. Figures describe markets, not our placement results.
International Labour OrganizationChecked: 29 September 2026. Reporting periods may differ.
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Germany’s international student outlook
DAAD survey-based estimates, winter 2025/26.
International students and doctoral candidates
2025/26 · EstimateInternational first-year students
2025/26 · EstimateGrowth in international first-year intake
2025/26 · EstimateSource & context
Based on 212 university responses; forecasts, not a final census. Housing, living costs and entry preparation belong in the study plan.
DAAD · Winter snapshotChecked: 29 September 2026. Reporting periods may differ.
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Global investment flows
UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026, reporting 2025.
Global foreign direct investment
2025Annual increase in global FDI
2025FDI received by developing economies
2025Source & context
The recovery was uneven and concentrated. National FDI and GDP are context for research, not a forecast of project returns.
UN Trade and Development · WIR 2026Checked: 29 September 2026. Reporting periods may differ.
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Recruitment
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ILO agreement puts worker safety at the centre of retail’s digital transition
Governments, employers and workers agreed conclusions on retail safety, including AI-related risks, worker consultation and support for smaller businesses. The agreement establishes priorities; it does not demonstrate their implementation.
Read at sourceAfrica–Arab dialogue focuses on fair recruitment and cross-border skills
Governments and partners meeting in Tanzania discussed qualification recognition, fair recruitment, wage protection and portable social benefits. The ILO supported practical cooperation across the Africa–Arab labour migration corridor.
Read at sourceEuro area unemployment holds at 6.4% in August
Eurostat reported August unemployment of 6.4% in the euro area and 6.1% across the EU, both unchanged from July. EU youth unemployment edged up to 15.4%.
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International Education
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Maldives advances plans for a qualifications recognition centre
A UNESCO-supported workshop assessed plans for a national qualifications information centre, intended to make overseas study, credit recognition and professional mobility easier to navigate.
Read at sourceOECD reports rising tertiary attainment alongside labour-market uncertainty
The OECD’s new education report puts tertiary attainment among 25–34-year-olds at 47% in 2025, while noting a recent rise in unemployment among young graduates.
Read at sourceDAAD study examines international graduates’ role in Germany’s workforce
A DAAD-commissioned IW analysis estimates that 34% of international entrants remain in Germany until retirement, highlighting the importance of study success and support for entering employment.
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Investment Advisory
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Valencia opens electric-lorry charging hub with further expansion planned
PragmaCharge and Prologis opened a Valencia hub with 14 charging points. Expansion to 50 is planned for 2027, within PragmaCharge’s announced Spanish investment programme of up to €40 million.
Read at sourceRenault announces €600 million Spanish investment programme
Renault announced €600 million for Spanish facilities during 2026–2030, including five models and a Valladolid battery assembly line. ICEX says the programme is intended to support more than 6,000 existing direct jobs.
Read at source€250 million Turkish–Italian retail development opens in Istanbul
Kalyon Construction and Italy’s RDM Fingen Group opened Florentia Village near Istanbul Airport. The €250 million development begins with 190 stores; further expansion and over 5,000 direct jobs are project targets.
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Humanoid Robotics
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Agility and FORT plan expanded safety systems for Digit 5
The companies signed a memorandum outlining work on Digit 5’s safety systems, including links to external safety infrastructure and support for future deployments in warehouses and manufacturing.
Read at sourceIFR counts 7,000 full-size humanoids, with deployment barriers remaining
IFR reports about 7,000 full-size humanoid robot sales in 2025. Specialised pilots and frequent teleoperation persist, while safety requirements, costs and uncertain business cases constrain wider adoption.
Read at sourceGlobal industrial robot fleet reaches five million
IFR’s World Robotics 2026 report records a 9% rise in operating industrial robots during 2025. Annual installations exceeded 600,000, with China accounting for 59% of new deployments.
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