Big Data Specialists become the fastest-growing job by 2030

5.6 significance by World Economic Forum Jobs December 2030

Why does it matter?

The jobs growing fastest in percentage terms are the ones that build and run AI systems.

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According to the surveyed executives, the fastest-growing job roles by 2030, in percentage terms, tend to be driven by technological developments, such as advancements in AI and robotics and increasing digital access (See section 2.2). Leading the fastest growing jobs list are roles such as Big Data Specialist, FinTech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists and Software and Applications Developers (Figure 2.2).

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