Economist
15.3K UK workers · typical pay £44,000 · entry route Postgraduate degree (Level 7+). Projected growth of +11% to 2035.
Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →
Economists perform high-level knowledge work that is almost entirely digital, involving data analysis, statistical modeling, and report writing—all areas where AI is rapidly advancing. While human judgment remains critical for policy advice and complex reasoning, AI can now automate significant portions of data processing, forecasting, and initial drafting, substantially increasing individual productivity and reducing the total number of analysts required.
Cheaper economic modeling unlocks a massive latent demand for hyper-local, real-time, and scenario-specific analysis that is currently too expensive for small businesses and local government.
Headcount grows +11%, a Jevons-pattern curve.
Change the scenario in the nav to reshape this curve.
UK employment share by region, SOC-joined to 2433.
Majority-male role (68.1% men).
Five roles with transferable skills and better demand dynamics.
economist · dataset 2026.03 · CC-BY-4.0