Are you an administrative assistant, a mid or low-level accountant, or a records keeper? Do you perform a lot of clerical duties?
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts massive labor market transformation by 2030, driven by AI and related technologies. While AI will create millions of new jobs, it will also displace millions-particularly impacting middle-income, routine, and clerical roles. The report signals a real risk of widening income inequality if proactive measures are not taken.
By 2030, 170 million new jobs are expected to be created, while 92 million existing jobs will be displaced, resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs globally. The fastest-growing roles are in technology (AI, big data, software development), green energy, and care sectors, while the steepest declines are expected in clerical, administrative, and routine middle-income jobs, which are forecast to face the greatest decline as automation and AI take over repetitive tasks.
Wage and Inequality Implications
The report does not state directly that income inequality will worsen, but it might be safe to assume that workers without advanced technical or human-centric skills may find it harder to secure well-paying employment.
The transition will require significant reskilling and upskilling; otherwise, those unable to adapt may be left behind, exacerbating inequality.as many will be jeopardy of lagging behind technological change.
So, obviously, there is concern that if a growing share of economic value is generated by machines and algorithms, only skilled positions, requiring special training or education, will be available. greater wage disparity and social stratification if reskilling and policy responses
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 strongly suggests that, without significant investment in workforce transformation and inclusive policies, income inequality is likely to worsen by 2030 as AI and automation erode many middle-income jobs.