He job outlook For next year it already has a clear roadmap. According to the most recent projections, Spain will create nearly 480,000 new jobs in 2026, driven by a triad of unstoppable forces: the digital revolution, the climate urgency and the demographic challenge.
Despite the rise of automation, experts agree that technology is not coming to destroy employment, but to transform it.
Only 9% of current jobs are fully automatable, which opens a window of opportunity for those who adapt to the new environment.
AI and Big Data: The engine of productivity
With 86% support from the World Economic Forum, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are consolidated as the most disruptive trends.
Spanish companies will massively search for hybrid profiles; professionals capable of mastering digital tools to increase productivity in office and technical support environments, according to José Manuel Corrales, coordinator of the European University,
Green transition: Spain as a European leader
Our country has positioned itself as one of the main employers in the European Union in the renewable energy sector.
Decarbonization and electric mobility are not only environmental goals, but also economic drivers that require highly qualified technical labor in energy efficiency.
The care sector: The answer to aging
The demand for specialized nursing, home care and care technicians will skyrocket in 2026. This sector, together with the advancement of the pharmaceutical industry and mental health, becomes critical to sustaining an increasingly long-lived society.
The challenge of teleworking and new models
Although remote work seems consolidated in the collective imagination, the figures in Spain show a significant margin of growth; only 15.4% of employees telework.
On the other hand, Madrid leads the country with 22.7% remote work, aligning with European standards.
“Job stability in the coming months will depend on the regulatory capacity and the continuous training policies that are applied,” warns Corrales, also highlighting the growth of freelance work and digital platforms.
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