Overview

• The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report projects 170 million new jobs and 92 million displaced roles globally by 2030, resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs.
• Technological advancements, including AI, big data, and robotics, are driving demand for roles such as AI specialists, fintech engineers, and software developers.
• Frontline and essential roles, including farmworkers, delivery drivers, nurses, and teachers, are expected to see the largest growth in absolute numbers.
• Skill gaps remain a critical challenge, with nearly 40% of workplace competencies predicted to change and 63% of employers citing this as a barrier to growth.
• Jobs in clerical and administrative sectors, including cashiers, postal clerks, and data entry workers, are among the fastest declining due to automation and generative AI advancements.