Global energy jobs reach new highs as growth shifts
Global energy and renewable employment reached record levels in 2024, with renewable energy jobs rising to 16.6 million and total energy sector employment surpassing 76 million, according to separate reports by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Both assessments indicate continued expansion but highlight a structural shift, as productivity gains, automation and policy changes moderate employment growth while the electricity sector becomes the largest energy employer. Renewable energy jobs…