Overview

• The state ranks ninth for talent growth, with nearly 40% of professionals based in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode.
• Gulf return migration and regional inflows are key drivers, with about 52% of returnees coming from the UAE and rising arrivals from Karnataka in technology and research roles.
• Participation in digital and professional training has doubled over two years, with artificial intelligence, data analysis and financial planning gaining prominence.
• The report projects that 39% of core job skills may change or become obsolete by 2030, highlighting the urgency of upskilling.
• Officials and LinkedIn India outlined skill-development collaborations after the report’s release at the Skill Kerala Global Summit, describing it as a roadmap for a knowledge-based economy.