Download the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025: These are the fastest growing and declining jobs
Technology-related roles are the fastest growing jobs in percentage terms, including Big Data Specialists, Fintech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists and Software and Application Developers. Green and energy transition roles, including Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Specialists, Environmental Engineers, and Renewable Energy Engineers, also feature within the top fastest-growing roles
The global workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the expansion of digital technologies, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. This comprehensive study, which surveyed over 1,000 companies across 22 industry clusters representing more than 14 million workers, provides a detailed forecast of the job market’s evolution up to 2030.
Emerging Job Trends
The report highlights a dramatic shift in the job landscape, with technology-centric roles experiencing rapid growth:
- Big data specialists
- Fintech engineers
- AI and machine learning specialists
- Software and applications developers
- Security management specialists
Notably, 86% of surveyed executives anticipate AI and information processing technologies to revolutionize their businesses by 2030. The green energy transition is also influencing job growth, with roles like autonomous and electric vehicle specialists and environmental and renewable energy engineers ranking among the top 15 fastest-growing professions.
Job Market Dynamics
The digital revolution is expected to create a net positive impact on job creation:
- 19 million new jobs created by 2030
- 9 million jobs replaced
- AI and data processing alone projected to generate 11 million roles while replacing 9 million
However, robotics and automation are forecasted to displace 5 million more jobs than they create.
Declining Roles
As the labor market evolves, certain professions are experiencing a sharp decline:
- Clerical positions (e.g., cashiers, ticket clerks)
- Administrative assistants
- Printing workers
- Accountants and auditors
Skills Evolution
The report predicts a significant shift in required job skills:
- 39% of workers’ key skills expected to change by 2030
- Technological skills projected to grow in importance more rapidly than others in the next five years
Future-Proofing the Workforce
To address these changes, employers are prioritizing continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling programs. These initiatives will be crucial in preparing the workforce for the evolving job market throughout the remainder of the decade.This transformation of the global job market underscores the need for adaptability and lifelong learning in the face of rapid technological advancements and changing economic landscapes.