[New] Automation - including humanoid robots and AI - could displace between 400 and 800 million jobs worldwide by 2030, forcing up to 375 million workers (roughly 14% of the global workforce) to switch occupations entirely.
Robozaps
[New] Across occupational categories in the US, 2.6-75.5 percent of occupations could have at least 50% of their tasks affected by GenAI.
C.D. Howe Institute
[New] Data science and analytics roles are expected to grow by 35% through 2030 - far above the average for all occupations.
Medium
[New] According to research from McKinsey Global Institute, up to 30% of current U.S. work activities could be automated by 2030, yet most occupations will not disappear entirely.
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[New] Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts employment in healthcare & social assistance will be the fastest-growing industry over the next decade, with registered nurses and aged / disability carers among the fastest-growing occupations. / Australia
Indeed Hiring Lab Australia
[New] Approximately 75% of all occupations could be impacted by humanoid robots over the medium term, affecting roughly 40% of U.S. employees.
Educational Technology and Change Journal
[New] Two-thirds of U.S. occupations have AI exposure, but only 6% to 7% of workers face genuine displacement risk.
The Pomp Letter
[New] Professional occupations will grow by approximately 456,900 people (11.6%) by 2030 and 845,300 people (21.4%) by 2035.
IT Masters
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of computer and information technology occupations to grow 13% from 2020 to 2030 and predicts the field of data scientists to grow 35% between 2022 and 2032.
Online Master of Engineering
Bureau of Labor Statistics projects wind tech as one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2032.
The Blue Collar Recruiter
The United States is projected to experience a total labour shortage of 5 to 6 million workers spread over nearly 200 occupations by 2032.
R Street Institute
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 34% growth for data scientists over the next decade, compared with about three to four percent for occupations overall.
Pace University New York
Occupations in healthcare support and computer and information technology are projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2032.
Market Data Forecast
As per data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in management analysis roles is projected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
Market Data Forecast
Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow by 15% from 2022 to 2032.
Market Data Forecast
Occupations like physical therapists, nurse practitioners, personal care aides, medical assistants and registered nurses are all expected to increase by 2028.
AmtrustFinancial
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% employment growth for barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, with approximately 84,200 job openings per year.
www.limelightdigital.co.uk
Workers in outdoor occupations, such as construction and agriculture, face a significantly higher risk of heat-related illnesses, with estimates suggesting they are up to 35 times more likely to die from heat exposure compared to the average American worker.
ABC Carolinas
By 2030, robots, AI, and other automation will terminate between 400 and 800 million jobs worldwide, which Robozaps says means forcing up to 375 million workers (roughly 14% of the global workforce) to switch occupations entirely.
New Atlas
STEM occupations are projected to grow by 8.1% from 2024 to 2034, far outpacing non-STEM job growth (WomenTech Network). / USA
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Last updated: 19 June 2026
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