Executive Summary Demographic Overview
This page reports on the state of workforce demographics and its effect on organizations' ability to recruit and retain a skilled workforce.
AREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT
Aging Population Projections indicate that by 2028, Oklahoma will
experience a worker shortage of nearly 20,000 people, primarily due to an aging population, lower workforce participation rates, and needed skill shifts in the workforce of the future. (Oklahoma Business Voice, 2024)
Pre-K - 12 Education Oklahoma ranks 49th in Pre-K - 12 education according to a 2024 U.S. News report, posing challenges for students entering higher education. However, the state's higher education system, including universities, two-year programs, and career technical education, ranks 26th, highlighting stronger post-secondary opportunities despite weaknesses in early education. (US News, 2024)
Higher Education
Pre-K - 12
# 26
# 49
Job Openings vs. Unemployment As of mid-2024, Oklahoma had a significant number of job openings compared to the number of unemployed workers. This imbalance means that even if every unemployed person were hired, many positions would still remain unfilled. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2024)
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