“Future of Jobs Report 2025”: 40% of Current Skills Will Transform Radically by 2030
The “Future of Jobs Report 2025” issued by the World Economic Forum revealed that about 40% of current skills will become obsolete or undergo radical transformation by 2030, while 59% of workers globally will need reskilling or training to avoid the risk of replacement.
Figures Revealing the Scale of Transformation
According to the report, which surveyed more than 1,000 major companies representing 14 million workers across 55 economies, 39% of workers’ core skills are expected to transform by the end of the current decade—equivalent to roughly 40% of current skills. This transformation translates into concrete numbers: out of every 100 workers worldwide, 59 will need training or reskilling by 2030, while 11 will not receive such training, placing more than 120 million workers at risk of displacement in the medium term.
Most Affected Sectors
This transformation strikes specific sectors deeply, especially office jobs and routine tasks:
| Sector | Expected Impact |
|---|---|
| Banking | 54% of banking jobs carry high automation risk, with entry-level hiring cut by up to two-thirds |
| Law | Preliminary research, document review, and basic drafting tasks are most exposed to automation |
| Education | 86% of educational institutions use generative AI, putting pressure on administrative and support roles |
Conversely, data indicate that entry-level jobs are the most affected, as employers now rely on AI to perform tasks traditionally assigned to new graduates.
What Will Replace Old Skills?
The report identifies the fastest-growing skills in demand by 2030, led by technological skills, followed closely by human skills:
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AI and big data — 87% expected growth in demand
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Networks and cybersecurity — 70% growth
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Technological literacy — 68% growth
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Creative thinking
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Resilience and adaptability
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Curiosity and lifelong learning
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Leadership and social influence
In contrast, the importance of manual skills, physical endurance, and precision declines sharply, along with clerical and routine tasks.
Employer Response: Training or Layoffs?
According to the report, companies’ strategies vary in facing this transformation:
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77% of employers plan to reskill and upskill their current workforce
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41% intend to reduce their workforce where AI can automate tasks
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Half of companies plan to redirect their business models in response to AI
The Critical Gap
The report notes that the gap between required skills and disappearing skills is not merely a training gap, but a gap in access to training itself. While vanishing jobs lean toward routine execution, emerging jobs require complex analytical and quantitative skills, and often require advanced qualifications that those who lost their jobs do not possess.
The report’s findings warn that the skills gap is now the biggest obstacle to business transformation, with 63% of employers citing it as the main barrier.
Source
Source: World Economic Forum, “Future of Jobs Report 2025,” based on data from more than 1,000 global companies.
