These are the 5 fastest-growing jobs

This video is part of: Centre for the New Economy and Society

Technological advancements are revolutionizing the global labor market, creating millions of new opportunities while rendering many roles obsolete. Wider access to digital tools is expected to create 19 million jobs by 2030, while displacing 9 million.

Similarly, AI and data processing are projected to generate 11 million jobs but also eliminate 9 million. However, robots and autonomous systems are forecast to destroy 5 million more jobs than they create.

The fastest-growing jobs of the future

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights the roles set to grow the fastest by 2030:

Big data specialists
Fintech engineers
AI and machine learning specialists
Software and applications developers
Security management specialists

The changing skill landscape

The report also reveals that 39% of workers’ core skills will change by 2030. As companies adapt to technological shifts, the demand for reskilling and upskilling will grow, emphasizing the importance of staying ahead in an evolving job market.