The Future of Jobs Report 2025
Survey of 1,000+ large employers across 55 economies, covering 14.4M workers.
78M
Net new jobs created globally by 2030
39%
Current workers' skills disrupted within 5 years
170M
New roles created, alongside 92M displaced
What this report says in 60 seconds
- →170 million new roles will be created by 2030; 92 million existing roles displaced — net positive of 78 million
- →Technology roles grow fastest: AI and machine learning specialists, data analysts, FinTech engineers
- →Fastest declining roles: bank tellers, postal workers, data entry clerks, administrative assistants
- →39% of current workers' skills will be disrupted within 5 years
- →Analytical thinking and creative thinking remain the most valued skills among employers
- →AI and big data: top employer investment priority for 2025–2030
- →Skills instability rising to 44% of skills needing updating in the next 5 years
What this means for you
Career Navigator
This is me →The 5-year window is real but workable. The most resilient professionals in AI-exposed sectors will be those who invest now in AI fluency and human skills — analytical thinking and creative judgment — which remain the top employer priorities.
Career Starter
This is me →New roles are being created faster than old ones are disappearing, but the entry-level market is structurally different. Build an AI-native career from day one: start with the fastest-growing categories (technology, AI oversight, data) rather than traditional graduate routes.
Career Reinventor
This is me →The 78M net jobs number hides where the growth is — in roles that require judgment, domain expertise, and AI oversight. These are roles that experienced professionals are well-placed to occupy. Your 20–30 year foundation is a structural advantage.
Roles this research highlights
AI Systems Auditor
Fastest growingEvaluates AI pipelines for accuracy, bias, and hallucination risk. EU AI Act compliance is driving explosive legal demand for this role.
AI Product Manager
EstablishedProduct management with AI deployment expertise — the PM who owns AI-powered features, manages model behaviour in production, and bridges engineers and stakeholders.
Domain AI Implementation Consultant
EmergingBringing 20+ years of domain expertise to AI implementation projects — the consultant who bridges AI technology and real-world sector knowledge in law, finance, medicine, or operations.
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