Female trade searches and demand rise across 162 countries
Global research from MoneySuperMarket shows painters and decorators are the most searched female trade across 162 countries. The findings highlight a growing shift in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Painters and decorators ranked #1 most in-demand female trade across 162 countries surveyed by MoneySuperMarket.
Which trade has the highest demand for female workers worldwide?
Affects painters and builders most directly. Rising demand for female tradies may open new hiring and marketing opportunities for trade businesses.
Key takeaways
- Painters and decorators are the world's most in-demand female trade, per MoneySuperMarket research.
- The study covered 162 countries, showing the trend is global, not limited to Australia.
- The trades industry remains heavily male-dominated despite growing interest in female workers.
- Trade businesses could benefit from targeting female workers to meet rising demand.
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