GITNUXREPORT 2025

Job Industry Statistics

Global job market shifts toward automation, remote work, and AI integration.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of new startups globally increased by 24% in 2023, boosting job creation

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The average age of startup founders is 42 years old globally

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The global training and development market was valued at $370 billion in 2023, with expected growth to $460 billion by 2027

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The number of women entrepreneurs globally grew by 18% from 2020 to 2023, contributing to job creation and economic growth

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Approximately 60% of jobs worldwide are at high risk of automation

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The AI market in recruitment is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027

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70% of employers plan to increase their use of AI for hiring processes

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80% of employers believe that technological skills are critical for future employability

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The top skills in demand for 2023 include data analysis, cloud computing, and cybersecurity

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70% of organizations are investing more in automation technology in 2023

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Workforce automation could displace up to 30% of jobs globally by 2030, according to estimates

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The average annual savings for companies implementing AI recruitment tools is estimated at $3,000 per hire

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59% of American workers believe AI will create more jobs than it destroys, according to a 2023 survey

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The global job market is projected to reach a value of $12.8 trillion by 2025

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The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2023

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The average job seeker spends approximately 11 weeks searching for a new position

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The gig economy accounts for roughly 36% of the U.S. workforce

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45% of jobs in the U.S. require a post-secondary qualification

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The average annual wage for U.S. workers in 2023 is approximately $55,640

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65% of working Americans are considering quitting their jobs in 2023

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The healthcare sector is projected to add 2.6 million jobs from 2022 to 2032

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About 41% of U.S. workers are actively looking for new jobs

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The worldwide temporary staffing market is valued at over $550 billion in 2023

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40% of companies report difficulty in filling job vacancies

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The percentage of freelance workers globally is estimated at around 35%

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The healthcare industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2023 to 2030

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The average length of a job search in the U.S. increased to about 8.4 weeks in 2023

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The number of artificial intelligence job roles is expected to grow by 21% annually through 2025

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The retail sector employment declined by 4% in 2023 due to automation and online shopping trends

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38% of U.S. workers are considering switching careers within the next year

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The educational services sector is projected to grow at 5% annually from 2023 to 2030

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The average annual turnover rate in the hospitality industry is approximately 73%

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85% of job vacancies are filled within 30 days in fast-paced industries

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The average hourly wage in the UK retail sector reached £10.50 in 2023

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Companies in the technology sector reported a 12% increase in hiring in 2023 compared to 2022

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The legislative shift toward gig workers' rights increased gig economy regulation in over 20 countries by 2023

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Approximately 80% of managers believe soft skills are essential for leadership roles

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The average salary for tech professionals in Europe is €60,000 annually in 2023

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The global outplacement services market is projected to grow to $2.5 billion by 2025

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The percentage of people working in low-skilled occupations has decreased from 45% in 2010 to 39% in 2023

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The median salary in the manufacturing sector in China was ¥85,000 in 2023

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The average length of time to fill a job vacancy globally is approximately 42 days

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Cybersecurity job openings increased by 28% in 2023, driven by increased digital transformation

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The percentage of workers receiving only temporary or contractual employment arrangements increased to 22% in 2023

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The number of apprenticeships in Europe increased by 15% in 2023, supporting skill development and employment

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48% of U.S. employers plan to increase their investment in employee mental health programs in 2023

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The percentage of workers in the arts and entertainment sector increased by 4% in 2023, driven by new content creation opportunities

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62% of workers in developing countries are engaged in informal employment, which constitutes a significant part of the global workforce

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Remote work increased by 159% between 2005 and 2022

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Nearly 50% of the global workforce is expected to work remotely by 2025

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55% of employees reported that their employer offers flexible working hours in 2023

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The adoption of virtual reality training in corporate jobs increased by 64% in 2023

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The top sector for remote job postings in 2023 was IT & Software Development, accounting for 38% of remote openings

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54% of employees believe their work-life balance has improved due to flexible working arrangements

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The global remote work software market is projected to reach $23 billion by 2026

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Millennials make up about 35% of the global workforce

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Women hold about 27% of senior management roles worldwide

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The average age of the global workforce is approximately 39 years old

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The percentage of Millennials in managerial roles increased from 31% in 2019 to 35% in 2023

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75% of the global workforce expects their employers to support them with mental health resources

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About 67% of employees want their employers to invest more in digital skills training

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The percentage of women in STEM fields increased to 28% in 2023

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65% of global organizations report that diversity improves team performance

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40% of employees feel they lack the necessary skills for their current roles

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Women occupy 23% of executive roles in Fortune 500 companies in 2023

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The number of women in the global workforce is estimated at 2.4 billion, with increasing participation in emerging economies

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The percentage of workers aged 55 and above in the U.S. labor force is 23% in 2023, up from 19% in 2010

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Companies with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially

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Key Highlights

The global job market is projected to reach a value of $12.8 trillion by 2025
Approximately 60% of jobs worldwide are at high risk of automation
The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2023
Remote work increased by 159% between 2005 and 2022
Millennials make up about 35% of the global workforce
The average job seeker spends approximately 11 weeks searching for a new position
Women hold about 27% of senior management roles worldwide
The gig economy accounts for roughly 36% of the U.S. workforce
45% of jobs in the U.S. require a post-secondary qualification
The AI market in recruitment is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027
70% of employers plan to increase their use of AI for hiring processes
The average annual wage for U.S. workers in 2023 is approximately $55,640
65% of working Americans are considering quitting their jobs in 2023

The global job industry is experiencing unprecedented shifts, with automation threatening more than half of jobs worldwide, remote work booming, and AI poised to revolutionize hiring—painting a complex picture of a workforce on the brink of radical transformation.

Global Entrepreneurship and Business Creation

The number of new startups globally increased by 24% in 2023, boosting job creation
The average age of startup founders is 42 years old globally
The global training and development market was valued at $370 billion in 2023, with expected growth to $460 billion by 2027
The number of women entrepreneurs globally grew by 18% from 2020 to 2023, contributing to job creation and economic growth

Global Entrepreneurship and Business Creation Interpretation

As startups surge by 24% and women entrepreneurs rise by 18%, the global economy is proving that seasoned founders and targeted investments in training are fueling a dynamic job market poised for even greater growth.

Impact of Technology and AI on Employment

Approximately 60% of jobs worldwide are at high risk of automation
The AI market in recruitment is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027
70% of employers plan to increase their use of AI for hiring processes
80% of employers believe that technological skills are critical for future employability
The top skills in demand for 2023 include data analysis, cloud computing, and cybersecurity
70% of organizations are investing more in automation technology in 2023
Workforce automation could displace up to 30% of jobs globally by 2030, according to estimates
The average annual savings for companies implementing AI recruitment tools is estimated at $3,000 per hire
59% of American workers believe AI will create more jobs than it destroys, according to a 2023 survey

Impact of Technology and AI on Employment Interpretation

As automation edges closer to transforming the job landscape—potentially displacing up to 30% of roles by 2030—employers are doubling down on AI-driven recruitment and tech skills, suggesting that in the race between man and machine, adaptability isn’t just recommended, it’s essential for survival.

Labor Market Conditions and Employment Rates

The global job market is projected to reach a value of $12.8 trillion by 2025
The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2023
The average job seeker spends approximately 11 weeks searching for a new position
The gig economy accounts for roughly 36% of the U.S. workforce
45% of jobs in the U.S. require a post-secondary qualification
The average annual wage for U.S. workers in 2023 is approximately $55,640
65% of working Americans are considering quitting their jobs in 2023
The healthcare sector is projected to add 2.6 million jobs from 2022 to 2032
About 41% of U.S. workers are actively looking for new jobs
The worldwide temporary staffing market is valued at over $550 billion in 2023
40% of companies report difficulty in filling job vacancies
The percentage of freelance workers globally is estimated at around 35%
The healthcare industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2023 to 2030
The average length of a job search in the U.S. increased to about 8.4 weeks in 2023
The number of artificial intelligence job roles is expected to grow by 21% annually through 2025
The retail sector employment declined by 4% in 2023 due to automation and online shopping trends
38% of U.S. workers are considering switching careers within the next year
The educational services sector is projected to grow at 5% annually from 2023 to 2030
The average annual turnover rate in the hospitality industry is approximately 73%
85% of job vacancies are filled within 30 days in fast-paced industries
The average hourly wage in the UK retail sector reached £10.50 in 2023
Companies in the technology sector reported a 12% increase in hiring in 2023 compared to 2022
The legislative shift toward gig workers' rights increased gig economy regulation in over 20 countries by 2023
Approximately 80% of managers believe soft skills are essential for leadership roles
The average salary for tech professionals in Europe is €60,000 annually in 2023
The global outplacement services market is projected to grow to $2.5 billion by 2025
The percentage of people working in low-skilled occupations has decreased from 45% in 2010 to 39% in 2023
The median salary in the manufacturing sector in China was ¥85,000 in 2023
The average length of time to fill a job vacancy globally is approximately 42 days
Cybersecurity job openings increased by 28% in 2023, driven by increased digital transformation
The percentage of workers receiving only temporary or contractual employment arrangements increased to 22% in 2023
The number of apprenticeships in Europe increased by 15% in 2023, supporting skill development and employment
48% of U.S. employers plan to increase their investment in employee mental health programs in 2023
The percentage of workers in the arts and entertainment sector increased by 4% in 2023, driven by new content creation opportunities
62% of workers in developing countries are engaged in informal employment, which constitutes a significant part of the global workforce

Labor Market Conditions and Employment Rates Interpretation

As the global job market balloons to $12.8 trillion, with 36% of Americans in gig work and nearly half seeking new roles, it’s clear that while opportunity is expanding—especially in healthcare and tech—workers must navigate a rapidly changing landscape where skills, soft or technical, are king, and job searches can stretch beyond two months, highlighting both resilience and the pressing need for adaptable careers amid automation and gig economy shifts.

Remote Work Trends and Technologies

Remote work increased by 159% between 2005 and 2022
Nearly 50% of the global workforce is expected to work remotely by 2025
55% of employees reported that their employer offers flexible working hours in 2023
The adoption of virtual reality training in corporate jobs increased by 64% in 2023
The top sector for remote job postings in 2023 was IT & Software Development, accounting for 38% of remote openings
54% of employees believe their work-life balance has improved due to flexible working arrangements
The global remote work software market is projected to reach $23 billion by 2026

Remote Work Trends and Technologies Interpretation

As remote work surges by over 150% since 2005, with nearly half the global workforce expected to log in from anywhere by 2025 and over half enjoying flexible hours—supported by a booming $23 billion remote software market—it's clear that traditional office walls are shrinking, but the race to master virtual reality training and maintain work-life balance has just begun.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity

Millennials make up about 35% of the global workforce
Women hold about 27% of senior management roles worldwide
The average age of the global workforce is approximately 39 years old
The percentage of Millennials in managerial roles increased from 31% in 2019 to 35% in 2023
75% of the global workforce expects their employers to support them with mental health resources
About 67% of employees want their employers to invest more in digital skills training
The percentage of women in STEM fields increased to 28% in 2023
65% of global organizations report that diversity improves team performance
40% of employees feel they lack the necessary skills for their current roles
Women occupy 23% of executive roles in Fortune 500 companies in 2023
The number of women in the global workforce is estimated at 2.4 billion, with increasing participation in emerging economies
The percentage of workers aged 55 and above in the U.S. labor force is 23% in 2023, up from 19% in 2010
Companies with high diversity levels are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors financially

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Interpretation

As the global workforce edges toward a more diverse and digitally savvy twenty-something median age, the rising tide of millennial managerial prominence and women's evolving roles underscore an urgent need for companies to invest in mental health, skill development, and inclusive leadership—lest they fall behind in a 35% more profitable, yet still imperfect, diversity-driven future.