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85 Million Jobs Will Vanish by 2026: Your Survival Blueprint

CVCraft Team
December 19, 2025
14 min read
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Key Takeaways

  • 1World Economic Forum predicts 85 million jobs displaced by 2026
  • 297 million new jobs expected to emerge — net gain of 12 million
  • 3Skills gaps are the biggest barrier to successful transition
  • 4Top emerging roles: AI specialists, data analysts, digital transformation

85 Million Jobs Will Vanish by 2026: Your Survival Blueprint

Here's a number that should shake you awake: 85 million jobs will be displaced by 2026.

But 97 million new jobs will be created. That's a net gain of 12 million jobs.

Understanding the Great Reshuffling

Jobs Disappearing:

  • Data Entry Clerks

  • Administrative Assistants

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping


Jobs Emerging:
  • AI and Machine Learning Specialists

  • Data Analysts and Scientists

  • Digital Transformation Specialists


Key Survival Strategies

Strategy 1: Assess Your Position Honestly


Is my current role in a growing or shrinking category?

Strategy 2: Develop AI Fluency


Learn how to add AI skills to your resume.

Strategy 3: Build Uniquely Human Capabilities


AI cannot lead and inspire people, build trust, or exercise ethical judgment.

Read about future-proof skills AI can't automate.

Strategy 4: Rebrand Yourself


Learn how to pivot your resume for career change.

Use CVCraft to build a resume that positions you for the jobs of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs will AI eliminate by 2026?

85 million jobs will be displaced by 2026. However, 97 million new roles are expected to emerge, creating a net gain of 12 million jobs globally.

What new jobs will AI create?

AI/ML Specialists, Data Analysts, Digital Transformation Specialists, Information Security Analysts, IoT Specialists, and Process Automation Specialists.

Which skills will be most valuable in 2026?

Analytical thinking, creative thinking, AI and big data skills, leadership, resilience, curiosity, and technology literacy.

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