Research and analysis

AI Labour Market Survey 2025 report

This report assess trends, skills gaps, and evolving skills needs in the sector.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 28 January 2026

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AI Labour Market Survey 2025 report: executive summary

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AI Labour Market Survey 2025 report

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This report builds on a report in 2020 - understanding the UK AI labour market, and uses surveys and interviews to assess trends, skills gaps, and evolving skills needs in the sector.

The findings contribute to the delivery of the AI Opportunities Action Plan (2025) by identifying AI skills shortages and supporting policy decisions to strengthen the UK’s AI ecosystem.

Published 28 January 2026