The line graph illustrates the number of openings (in thousands) in six different careers within the timeframe of 2021 to 2025, and with projection for 2026 as well.
Overall, it is clear that the number of openings in the majority of jobs have increased, with data scientist experiencing the steepest growth. However, the remaining two, namely HR specialist and graphic designer have declined in the number of openings within this period.
According to the data, number of jobs available in software engineering have grown gradually, starting from 80 thousand, and reaching around 90 at the end. Accountant follows the same pattern, with roughly 20,000 openings in 2020, and the prediction of nearly 40,000 in 2026. Additionally, number of jobs available in data science went up moderately in the beginning, reaching 40 thousand in 2022. Then, after leveling off for one year, this number will have surge up, becoming two times and a half more, reaching more than 100,000 in 2026.
In detail, number of openings in marketing manager had a steady growth, starting from approximately 50,000, and reaching nearly 80,000 in 2024. Afterwards, it has experienced a steep decline, dropping off to 60,000 in 2025. Subsequently, this number is predicted to rise again, reaching around 70,000 at the end of this period.
Ultimately, graphic designer and HR specialist faced a drop in number, reaching approximately 50 and 20 thousand, respectively in 2023. Subsequently, graphic designer continued this decline, and will be reaching around 30,000 in 2026, while HR specialist has risen up, reaching roughly 40 thousand in 2025, with being forecasted to go down again, reaching 20,000 at the end.