The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights the fastest-growing job sectors and skills that will dominate the global labor market by 2030. The report, released just before the WEF annual meeting in Davos, sheds light on the transformative forces shaping employment trends in the coming years.
Key Findings of the Report
- Job Disruption and Growth:
- By 2030, 22% of jobs are expected to be disrupted due to technological advancements and other global factors.
- 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, driven by digital transformation, economic shifts, and the green transition.
- Key Drivers of Change:
- Technological change, geoeconomics fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts, and the green transition are major drivers that will reshape the labor market by 2030.
- Data Sources:
- The report is based on data collected from over 1,000 global companies, representing more than 14 million workers across 22 industries and 55 economies worldwide.
- Digital Access and Transformation:
- 60% of employers believe that growing digital access will be the most transformative trend for businesses in the coming years.
Fastest Growing Jobs by 2030
The report identifies the top 10 fastest-growing jobs by 2030, highlighting the increasing demand for roles in AI, big data, and cybersecurity. These jobs include:
- Big Data Specialists
- FinTech Engineers
- AI and Machine Learning Specialists
- Software and Applications Developers
- Security Management Specialists
- Data Warehousing Specialists
- Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Specialists
- UI and UX Designers
- Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- Internet of Things Specialists
Skills on the Rise
The skills most in demand by 2030 will include:
- AI and Big Data: These skills are expected to see a net increase of 87%, the highest rise in any skill.
- Cybersecurity: Networks and cybersecurity skills are projected to increase by 70%.
- Creative Thinking and Resilience: Creative thinking and skills such as resilience, flexibility, and agility will see a 66% increase.
On the other hand, skills with the lowest growth include:
- Dependability and Attention to Detail: Expected to rise by only 12%.
- Reading, Writing, and Mathematics: These skills are expected to decline by -4%.
- Manual Dexterity, Endurance, and Precision: Projected to decline by -24%.
The Indian Job Market
In India, the report predicts that digital access, geopolitical tensions, and climate-mitigation efforts will play a significant role in shaping the future job market by 2030. Key trends include:
- AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems: Companies in India are investing heavily in these technologies.
- Semiconductors and Computing Technologies: 35% of Indian employers expect these technologies to transform operations.
- Quantum and Encryption: 21% of Indian employers anticipate these technologies to drive change.
In India, big data specialists, AI and machine learning specialists, and security management specialists are expected to be among the fastest-growing job roles.
Fastest Declining Jobs
The report also highlights the fastest-declining jobs, which include:
- Postal Service Clerks
- Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
- Data Entry Clerks
- Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
- Printing and Trades Workers
- Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Clerks
- Material-Recording and Stock-Keeping Clerks
- Transportation Attendants and Conductors
- Legal Secretaries
- Telemarketers
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the expected percentage of job disruption by 2030 according to the WEF report?
- A) 10%
- B) 15%
- C) 22%
- D) 30%
- Which sector is expected to experience the highest rise in job demand by 2030?
- A) Healthcare
- B) Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
- C) Retail
- D) Education
- What percentage of Indian employers expect semiconductors and computing technologies to transform their operations?
- A) 21%
- B) 25%
- C) 30%
- D) 35%
- Which skill is projected to have the highest increase by 2030?
- A) Manual Dexterity
- B) AI and Big Data
- C) Reading and Writing
- D) Dependability and Attention to Detail
- Which job role is expected to decline the most by 2030?
- A) FinTech Engineers
- B) Bank Tellers
- C) Software Developers
- D) UI/UX Designers