Largest growing job roles in the next five years
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed the largest growing and declining jobs of the next five years.
The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the WEF, highlights the key job roles expected to grow and decline by 2030.
According to IOL, the report is compiled using data from more than 1,000 companies that provide insights into global job trends.
The report indicates that frontline jobs, such as farmworkers, delivery drivers, and construction workers, will experience growth by 2025.
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Nursing roles and education positions, including secondary school teachers, are also expected to see significant increases.
Specialist roles in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and energy systems – particularly in renewable energy and environmental engineering – are projected to grow in demand.
On the other hand, roles experiencing the fastest decline include cashiers and administrative assistants.
The rise of AI has also placed jobs like graphic designers on the list of declining roles.
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Other positions, such as security guards, data-entry clerks, and executive secretaries, are similarly facing a sharp decline.
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The Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts that 22% of jobs will be disrupted by 2030.
While 92 million jobs are expected to be displaced, 170 million new roles will emerge, resulting in a net growth of 78 million jobs.
According to the report, factors such as technological advancements, demographic shifts, geoeconomic tensions, and economic pressures are the primary drivers of these changes, reshaping industries and professions worldwide.
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