New Economy Skills 2025

Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Survey 2024.Decreasing value Increasing value Global net valueNet difference (%) between the share of employers who consider skills to be increasing and decreasing in importance to their workers from 2025 to 2030. The share of employers predicting skill stability is not used in the calculation. Chart shows the top three and bottom three industries by net values. -40 0 100 -40 0 100 -40 0 100 -40 0 100 -40 0 100Programming Technological literacy Financial services and capital markets Government and public sector Energy technologies and utilities Information and technology services Real estate Agriculture, forestry and fishingFinancial services and capital markets Automotive and aerospaceMedical and healthcare services Electronics Telecommunications Real estateAI and big data Networks and cybersecurity Design and user experience Financial services and capital markets Medical and healthcare servicesEnergy technologies and utilities Real estate Education and training Agriculture, forestry and fishingInsurance and pensions management Telecommunications Real estate Oil and gas Mining and metals Agriculture, forestry and fishingAutomotive and aerospace Telecommunications Professional services Infrastructure Agriculture, forestry and fishing Accommodation, food, and leisureDigital skill importance, 2025–2030 FIGURE 16 New Economy Skills: Building AI, Data and Digital Capabilities for Growth 26