Digital skills demand and shortages and their impact in UK regional economies
Think tank: City-REDI
Author(s): Dr Huanjia Ma; Professor Anne Green; Dr Kostas Kollydas; Dr Matthew Lyons
December 1, 2024
This report from UK think tank City-REDI examines the demand and shortages of digital skills across the UK, highlighting an increasing necessity for these skills.
This research report examines the demand and shortages of digital skills across the UK, highlighting an increasing necessity for these skills in various regions, sectors, and occupations.
From 2012 to 2022, the number of job posts requiring digital skills nearly doubled, indicating a significant nationwide demand, especially in London and the South East. Advanced digital skills related to software development and AI are increasingly in demand, along with intermediate and basic skills that bolster productivity.
The report identifies stark regional disparities and anticipates severe economic consequences if these shortages persist, estimating a potential economic cost of up to £27.6 billion by 2030 with considerable job losses, particularly in professional and associate professional roles.
