2030

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

1 July 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
5G subscriptions to top 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025 and 5G networks forecast to handle 80% of global mobile traffic by the end of 2030. Ericsson
By 2030, 44% of the global gross domestic product in cities will be at risk due to biodiversity loss. Sweco United Kingdom
Rexas Finance will transition from a promising upstart to a global leader in asset tokenization by 2030. Analytics Insight
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • Job Creation & Displacement: 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million jobs are expected to be displaced India's Growth: India is projected to remain the fastest-growing large economy for FY26 and FY27, reaffirming its dominance in the global economic landscape. PDFCOFFEE.COM
  • With demand for ammonia-fuelled vessels projected to rise sharply after 2030 - and possibly earlier with favourable policy evolution-early infrastructure investments could yield strategic advantages. Splash247
  • By 2030, Ethereum Classic could be well-positioned to claim a stronger place in the top crypto assets if it continues on its path of sustainable development and consistent upgrades. The Currency Analytics
Weaknesses
  • South Korea has made significant strides in waste management, aiming to halve plastic waste by 2030 and increase recycling rates to 70%. Packaging Gateway
  • In the wider context, a 3% share in 2030 means that data center share in global electricity demand remains limited. IEA
  • One major concern is the global data center energy consumption, which is projected to triple by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for more efficient energy solutions. Spotify for Creators
Opportunities
  • GROWiT aims to double India's farm output by 2030 by empowering farmers with innovative, sustainable, and affordable solutions that increase productivity and promote climate-resilient agriculture. Startups Meet
  • China's Healthy China 2030 initiative aims to enhance pharmaceutical innovation and local biotech capabilities. ANALYSIS SPHERE
  • The global demand for AI-ready high-performance computing factory capacity is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 33% through 2030, with AI workloads driving up to 70% of total demand1. TradingView
Threats
  • The trend of population ageing poses a severe challenge to healthcare systems: The original intention of founding Yidu Tech ten years ago was based on the foresight that the traditional healthcare supply chain would be unsustainable under the ageing peak expected by 2030. Malaysia Sun
  • Worldwide, extreme heat is increasingly affecting workers and, alongside threats to human health, is projected to cause $2.4 trillion in productivity losses annually by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum white paper Insuring Against Extreme Heat: Navigating Risks in a Warming World. Climate Cosmos
  • Projections from Alzheimer's Disease International indicate a steep rise in numbers, from an estimated 123,000 people in 2015 to an expected 261,000 by 2030 and 590,000 by 2050. / Malaysia Biology Insights
Influencers
Countries
Cities
People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
autonomous, Mars, airplane, computer, market, augmented reality
Emerging
EV, artificial intelligence, battery, car, hydrogen, market
Maturing
emission, carbon, country, market, demand, electricity
Declining
emission, coal, carbon, CO2, country, demand
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
5G subscriptions to top 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025 and 5G networks forecast to handle 80% of global mobile traffic by the end of 2030. Ericsson
Korn Ferry predicts a global shortage of up to 85 million tech workers by 2030. Forbes
PEST
Political
  • By 2030, IonQ anticipates pushing logical error rates below 10^-12, suitable for high-stakes uses in secure communications and defence. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
  • Regulatory bodies, including NIST, are actively preparing for widespread PQC adoption by 2030, making proactive preparation essential. Qryptonic, LLC
  • LR has hired 50 specialists to maximise the resilience of new electric vehicle supply chains and uphold ethical standards, amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty as it transforms to deliver its next generation of pure electric models across all its brands by 2030. ARC360
Economic
  • We predict HDFC Life share price to reach Rs1,500 and Rs2,000 by 2030. Share Price Target (shareprice-target.com)
  • The demand for lithium-ion batteries is projected to triple by 2030, further influencing material and production costs. THE BATTERY TIPS
  • Coastal districts may have extended summer-like weather during monsoon months, with 69% affected by heat stress by 2030 and 79% by 2040.There has been a 15-fold rise in heatwave days between 1993 and 2024, with a 19-fold increase in the last decade. Current Affairs
Social
  • Ethereum is the de facto blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, an industry that could be worth several trillion dollars by 2030. InsideBitcoins.com
  • Robots may become as essential to families as cars, with widespread home use expected from the late 2030s to 2050s. Mint
  • By 2030, 63% of hotspot districts are expected to experience land-use changes, such as forests turning into farmland and wetlands into settlements. Current Affairs
Technological
  • In total between 2013 and 2030, industry and government will invest £5 billion developing transformational aircraft technology to secure and grow UK jobs and reduce harmful aviation emissions. GOV.UK
  • The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has advised organizations to begin migrating off vulnerable encryption by 2030, with a goal to have quantum-resistant measures broadly deployed by 2035. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
  • The broader ecosystem (software, talent, cloud access, standards) will solidify in the early 2030s as more players come online. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
Financial Impact
The BCG Report from the recent WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) was cited by Mahi, revealing that India's creators influence $350 billion in annual consumer spending, a figure expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Storyboard18
WorldWideLux operates in a sector that continues to outperform: UHNW travel is expected to exceed $2.3 trillion by 2030, with the personalization segment growing fastest. Yahoo Finance
Gen AI is adding even more value to the estimated $3 trillion in EBITDA value from cloud by 2030. McKinsey & Company
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System Map
Organizations
Sectors
Cities
Countries
People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
The world is falling significantly short of achieving SDG 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030. United Nations
Worldwide, approximately 28% of jobs in OECD countries are at high risk of automation by 2030, primarily routine tasks. Eurofast
By 2030, global workplaces will undergo a significant transformation driven by automation, artificial intelligence, green transitions, and demographic shifts. Eurofast
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
The world is off track to meet SDG 14 by 2030, and pessimistic projections risk dampening momentum. Finsulate - Non toxic eco-friendly antifouling
Consulting firm McKinsey reports AI is already creating presentations and proposals, warning it could displace up to 375 million jobs globally by 2030. MarketBeat
Solutions
Know how others are tackling issues with this topic
A pivotal component of the global response to HIV is the Fast-Track Cities initiative, a global partnership aiming to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. BioMed Central
By 2030, Goa envisions transforming into a world-class destination that blends global appeal with local soul. Dubai Hospitality News
By 2030 we envision a world where threat intelligence can be exchanged between government and business at real-time machine speed and then threats blocked before they cause any harm to the Australian population. Ministers for the Department of Home Affairs Website
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
40% of existing facilities globally will encounter high or extremely high risks of water stress by 2030. Nature
The ultimate goal of the global campaign is to raise public awareness and to urge international fashion brands and policymakers to ban live lamb cutting in Australia by 2030. FOUR PAWS International - Animal Welfare Organisation
Almost 4% of the world's total working hours could be lost to climate-induced extreme temperatures by 2030. Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
The global partnership is committed to ending all new transmissions, late HIV diagnoses and eventually new diagnoses of HIV by 2030. Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
In the coming years, the luxury sector will undergo a profound transformation driven by generational change, particularly with Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996), who by 2030 will constitute the majority of global luxury consumers. LUXONOMY
Questions
Can?
How can India leverage the EU's Defence Readiness 2030 initiative to enhance its defence exports and self-reliance goals? Raman Academy
How can the industry work together to meet the CP30 target of 47 GW solar capacity by 2030? Solar Power Portal
Can humans become immortal by 2030? KalamTimes
How?
How is the Global Silicone Adhesives Market expected to evolve by 2030? Research and Markets
How is the Global Retinol Beauty Products Market expected to evolve by 2030? Yahoo Finance
How is the Global Artificial Intelligence in Military Market expected to evolve by 2030? The Blogging Hounds
Who?
Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years | Crime | The Guardian >> Generative AI could cause 10 billion iPhones worth of e-waste per year by 2030 | TechCrunch >> What are AI 'world models,' and why do they matter? Futureseek Link Digest
Which supplier has an edge in new product development and who will be the Automotive Radar Sensors leader in 2030? Mobility Foresights
Who will lead and who will follow in the autonomous vehicle race by 2030? Research and Markets
What?
What skills will be most in demand by 2030? Winssolutions
What percentage of global mobile traffic will 5G networks handle by 2030? gurufocus
What Percentage of Jobs Will AI Replace by 2030? Whats the Big Data
When?
When will the AI revolution that changes everything actually arrive - is it coming in the 2030s, which OpenAI's Sam Altman predicts will be wildly different from any time that's come before? Newsweek
Will industries like agriculture, manufacturing and public safety fully embrace autonomy by 2030, and what will cities of the future look like when they do? Hexagon AB
What happens when the Big Ten's broadcast contract expires in 2030? The Mercury News
Will?
Will Europe achieve 6G by 2030? Innovation News Network
Read More Most Popular Which countries will contribute the most to global student mobility in 2030? ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international st
Will Readiness 2030 and the European Defence Fund Fuel European Drone Industry Growth? DRONELIFE
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