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WEF: 170 million new roles projected globally by 2030

New AI-adjacent skills already carry wage premiums in 1 of every 10 job postings in advanced economies.

By the Truvace desk1 min read4 sourcesPeer-reviewed ×3TRV-2026-0001· cite & verify
WEF: 170 million new roles projected globally by 2030
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The gain

About 1 in 10 job vacancies in advanced economies now demand a new AI or IT-related skill, and those roles pay more.

Sources

  1. GovernmentWEF Future of Jobs 20252025-01-07
  2. GovernmentIMF staff discussion note, 20262026-02-01
  3. Peer-reviewedStaff Discussion Notes2017-03-01
  4. Peer-reviewedResearch Policy2023-10-17

The debate