Projected job creation (blue) and displacement (purple) betwen 2023 and 2027, as a fraction of current employment, for the global employee data set studied in this report. The projected net growth or decline for each occupation in the next five years (diamonds) calculated by
subtracting the two fractions. The projected structural labour-market churn for each occupation in the next five years is the sum of the two fractions, and is indicated by the full width of the bars. Averaged across occupations, structural labour-market churn represents 23% of
current employment.
FIGURE 3.3 New jobs and lost jobs, 2023-2027
-50 -25 0 +25 +50 -50 -25 0 +25 +50
Fraction of current workforce (%) Fraction of current workforce (%)
SourceWorld Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Survey 2023 Jobs created Jobs displaced Net growth or decline
Bank Tellers and Related ClerksPostal Service Clerks
Cashiers and Ticket ClerksData Entry Clerks
Material-Recording and Stock-Keeping ClerksAdministrative and Executive Secretaries
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Clerks
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street...Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerks
Credit and Loans OfficersSecurity Guards
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsSoftware testers
Relationship ManagersShop Salespersons
Building Caretakers and HousekeepersInsurance Underwriters
Client Information and Customer Service WorkersSocial Media Strategist
Accountants and AuditorsTelemarketers
Social Work and Counselling ProfessionalsCompliance Officers
Primary School and Early Childhood TeachersParalegals and Legal Assistants
Sales and Purchasing Agents and BrokersAssembly and Factory Workers
Business Services and Administration ManagersCar, Van and Motorcycle Drivers
Human Resources SpecialistsData Warehousing Specialists
Farmworkers and LaborersLawyers
Managing Directors and Chief ExecutivesMaterials Engineers
Food Processing and Related Trades WorkersRegulatory and Government Associate...
Recruiters and technical recruitersStrategic Advisors
ICT Operations and User Support TechniciansManufacturing, Mining, Construction, and...
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and...Product Managers
Management and Organisation AnalystsGeneral and Operations Managers
Tr a i n i n g a n d D e v e l o p m e n t S p e c i a l i s t sSales and Marketing Professionals
Electronics and Telecommunications Installers...Chemical Processing Plant Operators
Organisational Development Specialists
Solar Energy Installation and System EngineersElectrotechnology Engineers
Industrial and Production EngineersHeavy Truck and Bus Drivers
Advertising and Public Relations ProfessionalsArchitects and Surveyors
Full Stack EngineersProject Managers
Database and Network ProfessionalsApplication Developers
Building Frame and Related Trades WorkersTe c h n i c a l S p e c i a l i s t s
Software and Applications DevelopersRisk Management Specialists
Process Automation SpecialistsDatabase Architects
Business Development ProfessionalsDevops Engineers
Commercial and Industrial DesignersData Engineers
Digital Marketing and Strategy SpecialistsE-commerce Specialists
Digital Transformation SpecialistsBlockchain Developers
Agricultural Equipment OperatorsBig Data Specialists
Data Analysts and ScientistsRobotics Engineers
Information Security AnalystsFinTech Engineers
Business Intelligence Analysts
Investment Fund Managers
Building Finishers and Related Trades WorkersConstruction Laborers
Mechanics and Machinery RepairersPower Production Plant Operators
Financial and Investment AdvisersMechanical Engineers
Chemical EngineersChefs and Cooks
Electrical Equipment Installers and RepairersSpecial Education Teachers
Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders...Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Supply Chain and Logistics SpecialistsGraphic Designers
Renewable Energy EngineersCivil Engineers
University and Higher Education TeachersInternet of Things Specialists
Vocational Education TeachersFinancial Analysts
AI and Machine Learning SpecialistsSustainability Specialists
Home Appliance Installers and RepairersLegislators and Officials
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