Future of Jobs Report 2025 Overview

The proportion of existing skills that will change or become obsolete by 2030.

Jobs that are expected to increase significantly in terms of percentage growth by 2030.

Jobs that are expected to see a considerable decline in absolute numbers by 2030.

The process of helping employees develop new skills to adapt to changing job requirements.

The process of retraining employees for different roles within a company.

The gap between the skills that employers need and the skills that workers possess.

A key strategy to attract talent, focusing on employee well-being and creating a positive work environment.

Training programs designed to help employees learn new skills or update existing skills.

The Future of Jobs Report is a bi-annual publication by the World Economic Forum analyzing how technological, societal and economic trends are shaping the future of work.

The report aims to understand how technological advancements are disrupting occupations and explore opportunities for workers to adapt to new jobs.

The report examines the emerging job landscape for the years between 2025 and 2030.

Generative AI, a type of AI capable of creating new content, is a key driver of change shaping industries and tasks across all sectors.

The World Economic Forum collaborates with various organizations, including companies, governments, and academic institutions, to collect data and insights for the report.

The report acknowledges that the views expressed are the result of a collaborative process and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of all involved parties, including the World Economic Forum itself.

The report is regularly updated with new data and analysis from partners such as ADP, Coursera, Indeed, and LinkedIn, providing a comprehensive picture of the evolving job market.

The report emphasizes the dynamic nature of the job market and highlights the need for continuous learning and adaptation to succeed in the future of work.

Strategies that aim to align worker pay with their productivity and performance.

The ability to use hands skillfully, endurance to work for extended periods, and precision in performing tasks.

The overall pattern of changes in demand for different types of skills. Companies might shift focus from certain skill sets to others.

The ability to perform tasks using artificial intelligence technology.

The process of re-orienting a business to utilize AI effectively, potentially automating tasks or requiring new talent.

A measure that considers unemployment as well as underemployment, providing a broader view of labor market challenges.

The overall trend of global job growth, despite potential challenges in particular industries.

The rate of change in robot installations is slower than AI, with growth at 5-7% annually since 2020.

As of 2023, the global average has reached 162 robots per 10,000 employees, double the number in 2016.

Most installations occur in China, representing 80% of the total.

Generative AI is expected to be more transformative in the future than robots and autonomous systems.

The Future of Jobs Survey indicates that these technologies (robots and autonomous systems) are perceived as more impactful in countries like Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany.

Employers in Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa have lower expectations for the impact of these technologies.

Coursera data shows increased demand for Generative AI training in both individual learners and businesses.

The demand for Generative AI skills includes topics such as prompt engineering, trustworthy AI practices, and strategic decision-making related to AI.

A transition to sustainable practices needs specific skills. This may result in costs, especially for those working in manufacturing.

The gap between the number of jobs requiring green skills and the number of workers with those skills is growing.

Employers are increasingly concerned about talent availability due to an aging population.

Businesses are adapting to a shrinking workforce by prioritizing training and promoting existing employees into key roles.

Automation is seen as a potential solution to address labor shortages caused by an aging population.

Climate change is a significant concern for employers, particularly in South-Eastern Asia.

Climate mitigation efforts are expected to have a major impact on businesses in the coming years.

Climate adaptation measures are seen as important by many employers, particularly in South-Eastern Asia.

The change in the number of people aged 15 to 64, which is considered the working-age population, and its impact on the labor force.

The shift in the global working-age population distribution, expected to have more people in lower-income countries by 2050.

The situation where a country's population is aging and shrinking, resulting in a smaller working-age population.

A country's population is growing rapidly, leading to a larger working-age population.

The impact of both a declining and growing working-age population, experienced by many high-income economies, leading to complex labor market dynamics.