Future of Jobs 2025 — Roles on the Rise and in Decline
(Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Survey 2024)
The job market is changing rapidly. According to the report, these are the roles with the highest net growth:
Top Fastest-Growing Jobs
- Big Data Specialists
- FinTech Engineers
- AI & Machine Learning Specialists
- Software and Applications Developers
- Security Management Specialists
- Data Warehousing Specialists
- Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Specialists
- UI/UX Designers
- Light Truck and Delivery Service Drivers
- Internet of Things Specialists
- Data Analysts & Scientists
- Environmental Engineers
- Information Security Analysts
- DevOps Engineers
- Renewable Energy Engineers
Many of these roles show net growth between 40% and over 100%, driven by AI, data, cybersecurity, green technologies, and digital development.
Top Fastest-Declining Jobs
By contrast, several traditional and administrative roles are experiencing declines of 30–40%:
- Postal Service Clerks
- Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
- Data Entry Clerks
- Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
- Administrative Assistants
- Printing and Related Trades Workers
- Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Clerks
- Material Recording and Stock-Keeping Clerks
- Transportation Attendants and Conductors
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers
- Graphic Designers
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators
- Legal Officials
- Legal Secretaries
- Telemarketers
These roles are being affected by automation, digitalisation, and shifts in consumer behaviour.
Source: World Economic Forum — Future of Jobs Survey 2024
