Top 4 Fast‑Growing Work Sectors in Curaçao 2025
- Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism remains the engine of Curaçao’s recent economic growth. Stay‑over visitor numbers are increasing, new hotels and resorts are being built, and demand is strong for services that support tourism, from accommodation and food & drink to entertainment and transport.
With several new hotel developments expected and more lodging units coming online, the need for hotel staff, tour guides, hospitality management, and all supporting services is rising.
- Construction & Real Estate
Development
Construction has seen a boom in Curaçao, both from public investment and private development. Much of this is in hospitality (new hotels/resorts), housing (residential, holiday homes), and infrastructure (roads, utilities).
Real estate and second homes are also growing, especially for foreigners, which further fuels demand in construction, associated trades, real estate services, and maintenance.
- ICT / Digital Technology &
Creative Industries
Curaçao is actively pushing to strengthen its ICT sector. There are initiatives like the Digital Hub Americas which aim to centralize various tech & digital service providers.
Creative industries (software, media, music, film, digital design) are also getting more attention as potential growth engines, especially with global demand for digital content, remote work, etc.
- Renewable Energy / Energy
Transition
Given global trends and local interest in sustainability, Curaçao has been investing in renewable energy sources (solar, wind) and energy efficiency. There’s also discussion around offshore projects.
As fossil‑fuel reliance (like oil refining) diminishes, energy transition jobs (installation, maintenance, engineering, policy/regulation) are likely to increase.
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