Eurostat data
The labor market has changed and will continue to change in the coming years, of course due to Artificial Intelligence, and professions are expected to emerge, responding to the needs of modern society and economy.
Professions that combine technology, human communication and specialized knowledge, but also "different" types of professions, such as hairdressers, beauticians, drivers and caregivers for the elderly.
Specifically, we mention the following professions that will be in high demand:
Technology and Artificial Intelligence Professions (such as Software Developer, Data Analyst / Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Information Systems Engineer, Prompt Engineer).
Health and Bioscience Professions (such as Doctors of various specialties, Nurses, Biomedical scientists, Physiotherapists, Mental health specialists).
Green Professions and Energy. Specifically, sectors with growth:
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Environmental engineering
- Energy management
- Sustainable construction
- Circular economy.
Also, Education and Psychology Professions and Economy and Administration Professions will emerge.
Significant prospects are presented by:
- Teachers of new technologies
- Special education specialists
- Psychologists
- Career counselors
- As well as Economy and Administration professions
That is, businesses are looking for:
- Digital Marketing Specialists
- Financial analysts
- Project Managers
- Business consultants
- E-commerce specialists.
Eurostat data
Meanwhile, according to the recent seasonally adjusted data of Eurostat, last April, which concerned the fourth quarter of 2025, four are the sectors with the greatest demand in Greece. Which are these? Education, Administration and Defense, Health and Social Care, and Manufacturing.
Hairdressers, beauticians, drivers and elderly caregivers
The research of Eurofound and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) at the end of 2025 showed that the sectors of energy, health, construction and technology come first in the professions that will thrive in the coming years, while the greatest demand in the coming years will be for professions related to the provision of personal services, such as hairdressers, beauticians, drivers and elderly caregivers. This was emphasized by Kostis Katsanevas, Career Counselor.
Detailed list
Let us now see the detailed list of the professions of the future, through the words (also) of the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security, Kostas Karagounis, last July.
Sectors with demand and prospects:
Technology and digital innovation
- Artificial Intelligence Specialists
- Robotics engineers
- Data analysts
- Cybersecurity specialists
Green Development
- Renewable Energy Engineers
- Solar and wind energy technicians
- Circular economy specialists.
Healthcare & social services
- Mental health professionals
- Health technology specialists
Tourism & agri-food
- Specialized tourism executives
- Food industry specialists,
Which will dominate until 2035
As the General Director of Labor Relations of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Konstantinos Agrapidas, had pointed out, there are new, innovative professions that have emerged and will dominate until 2035.
More specifically, these are:
- Personal service workers
- Sales
- General and keyboard clerks
- Drivers and Mobile Plant Operators
- Teaching professionals
- Health professionals
- Business and administration professionals
- Legal, social and cultural professionals
- Science/engineering professionals
- Personal care workers.
Significant mobility in the labor market was also recorded by the research of the Athens University of Economics and Business in 2025. Regarding the professional fields of interest, 46% aim for office clerk positions, 22% in the Human Resources (HR) sector, and 19% in Sales. Data Science and Big Data are among the most dynamic and sought-after sectors in Information and Communication Technology.
Finally, it is noted that five key sectors record average earnings above 2,000 euros, significantly higher than the average salary of 1,516 euros. Specifically, finance leads with 2,940 euros, followed by energy with 2,613 euros, IT and consulting services with 2,324 euros, research and development with 2,175 euros, and the pharmaceutical industry with 2,108 euros.
