Global direct energy sector employment projection by technology 2050

Published by Lucía Fernández, Feb 8, 2023
By 2050, it is expected that most of the direct employment for the energy industry worldwide will be generated by the solar photovoltaics sector, amounting to some 22.2 million jobs. In comparison, wind energy is projected to create roughly 1.4 million jobs.

Projected direct employment in the energy industry worldwide in 2050, by technology (in millions)

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January 2020

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2020

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