21 Company Jobs Predicted to Disappear by 2030
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Major changes in the world of work can no longer be avoided. Technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, are expected to eliminate millions of jobs in the coming years.
The Future of Jobs 2025 report from the World Economic Forum estimates that around 92 million jobs, or 8% of total global employment, will disappear by 2030. Meanwhile, research from the McKinsey Global Institute indicates that automation could displace up to 12 million workers in the United States and Europe in the next five years.
Routine Jobs Most at Risk
The jobs most at risk of disappearing are those that are repetitive and predictable. Activities such as data processing, administration, and operational tasks are increasingly being replaced by machines that work faster and more efficiently. Sectors such as banking, law, and logistics are expected to be significantly affected.
“Data collection and processing are two other categories of activities that can increasingly be performed better and faster by machines. This can replace a large number of workers, for example, in mortgage administration, paralegal work, accounting, and back-office transaction processing,” states the McKinsey study report quoted by Forbes on Monday (30/3/2026).
Here are the job positions and list of roles predicted to decrease significantly or even disappear by 2030:
Postal service clerks
Bank tellers and related staff
Data entry staff
Retail cashiers and ticket clerks
Administrative assistants and secretaries
Printing workers
Accounting and payroll staff
Stock recording clerks
Transport clerks and conductors
Door-to-door sales, newspaper sellers, and street vendors
Graphic designers
Insurance claims assessors
Legal officials
Legal secretaries
Telemarketers
Basic IT staff
Assembly line workers
Machine operators
Warehouse workers (picking & handling)
Insurance underwriters
Travel agents
Good News Behind AI Automation
Behind the loss of old jobs, new opportunities will emerge. The WEF estimates that around 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, equivalent to 14% of current total employment. These new jobs will be driven by developments in AI, the digital economy, and the transition to clean energy.
To avoid being left behind, workers need to start adapting now. Some recommended steps include:
- Enhance Required Skills
Skills such as AI literacy, data analysis, digital marketing, and problem-solving will be the most in demand going forward.
- Utilise Flexible Skills
Skills that can be applied across various fields, such as project management or cross-team collaboration, will become increasingly important.
- Have Alternative Income Sources
Having more than one source of income is considered to enhance career resilience amid changes in the job market.