A shortage of labor: a situation where enough workers cannot be secured. Often caused by demographic change or economic factors and affecting industries or regional productivity.
少子高齢化で地方の労働力不足が深刻になっている。
Labor shortages in rural areas are becoming serious due to an aging population and low birthrate.
工場は労働力不足を補うために自動化を進めている。
Factories are promoting automation to compensate for labor shortages.
介護業界では慢性的な労働力不足が課題になっている。
The caregiving sector faces chronic labor shortages as a major issue.