92 Million Jobs Will Disappear and 170 Million Will Emerge: World Economic Forum Numbers
At Davos 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published its annual report on the future of jobs. And the numbers are striking: 92 million jobs will disappear by 2030 — but 170 million new jobs will emerge.
That means a net gain of 78 million new jobs. But the story is far more complex than that.
Jobs That Will Disappear
Data Entry and Administrative Work
AI and automation are eliminating repetitive, routine tasks. Data entry, filing, scheduling appointments — all of these are being automated.
Traditional Customer Service
Chatbots and AI agents now handle a large percentage of customer inquiries. The jobs that will remain are those dealing with complex problems requiring human empathy.
Some Accounting and Finance Jobs
Routine financial analysis and periodic reporting — AI does it faster and more accurately.
Jobs That Will Emerge
AI and Machine Learning Specialists
The most in-demand job of the future. But you don't need to be a data scientist — also includes people who use AI in their own fields.
Data Analysts
Data is the new oil. Companies need people who understand data and turn it into decisions.
Sustainability Specialists
With climate change, companies need people specialized in environmental sustainability.
Cybersecurity Specialists
The more technology grows, the greater the security risks. Demand for cybersecurity is increasing significantly.
The Real Problem: The Skills Gap
The jobs that will disappear aren't held by the same people who will work in the new jobs. An accountant with 20 years of experience won't become an AI engineer overnight.
This is the real crisis — not the number of jobs, but the gap between the skills required and the skills that exist.
How to Prepare?
- Learn the basics of AI and its applications in your field
- Develop your skills in analysis and critical thinking
- Focus on human skills: communication, leadership, creativity
- Be flexible and ready to learn new things
Conclusion
The numbers are reassuring at the macro level — more jobs will emerge than will disappear. But at the individual level, the challenge is to move now so you're ready for the change.