Wiesbaden (dpa/lhe) – The number of applications for recognition of a professional qualification acquired abroad is declining in Hesse. As reported by the State Statistical Office in Wiesbaden on Thursday, this was 5568 last year, which was 932 fewer applications than in 2020. “This was the first time since the introduction of this statistic in 2012 that the number was declining compared to the previous year,” it said.
Most of the applicants (2654) concerned recognition as a nurse. In addition, according to the information, 603 doctors and 472 teachers applied for recognition of their qualifications. According to the data, women submitted the majority of applications, accounting for 66 percent.
