World Bank warns of global labour crunch: 1.2bn entrants chasing just 400m jobs World Bank warns of global labour crunch: 1.2bn entrants chasing just 400m jobs
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
World Bank country director Melinda Good says the world faces record uncertainty as AI reshapes value chains. She warns 1.2bn people will enter the labour market over the next decade, but only 400m jobs are expected—while Thailand’s ageing society and skills gap risk holding back growth and FDI.