Technological advancements
AI, automation, and data processing are expected to dramatically change the labor market. This change will increase the demand for technical skills, such as data analysis and network security. The roles that are expected to grow significantly are:
- AI specialists
- Software developers
- Cybersecurity experts
Climate change and its impact
As climate change becomes more visible and affects the Earth's temperature, renewable energy and green jobs will have high demand. The jobs that are expected to grow are:
- Engineers in renewable energy
- Experts in electric vehicles
Demography with aging population
High-income countries have an increasingly larger proportion of older population with aging, as fewer children are born. This will require more investment and creation in healthcare, increasing the demand for healthcare professionals and social work.
Economic uncertainty in the world
Inflation and higher living costs are affecting many countries and are expected to have a negative impact on the job market. Skills such as creativity and adaptability are said to be good qualities to have to thrive in the job market.
Geopolitical tensions
With countries prioritizing domestic markets and imposing sharper tariffs on imports, sectors that normally have a lot of export and import, such as the automotive and mining industries, will be affected.
Sweden's position in the world and job opportunities
- Sweden is relatively ahead of the curve in transitioning to renewable energy and environmental technology, providing good opportunities to create green jobs.
- Sweden is well positioned in digitalization and automation, but further strengthening will be needed in AI specialists and IT developers.
- Sweden also faces challenges with an aging population, which increases the need for healthcare professionals.
- Geopolitical tensions also affect Sweden, which has many international export companies in various industries.
