Data Analytics Jobs Forecast 2025–2026: Skills, Salaries & Growth Trends

Mradul Mishra

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A detailed look at the rising demand for data analytics professionals between 2025 and 2026. This blog covers industry trends, expected job growth, salary ranges, essential skills, and how CodersDaily is helping learners become job-ready.

Introduction

The world is drowning in data—and that’s exactly why Data Analytics continues to be one of the fastest-growing career paths globally.

As we move into 2025 and beyond, organizations across every sector—healthcare, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing, and even government—are doubling down on data-driven decision making.

So what’s the outlook for Data Analytics jobs in 2025–2026?
Let’s dive into the trends, opportunities, and how you can position yourself to grab the best jobs in this booming field.

Global Forecast: The Numbers Speak for Themselves

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report:

Data Analysts and Scientists are among the top 5 emerging job roles globally.
By 2026, over 11.5 million new data-related jobs are expected to be created worldwide.
In India alone, the demand for data professionals is growing at 25–30% year-on-year, but supply is still low.

That means—more job openings than qualified candidates.

What’s Driving This Growth?

Explosion of Data
Every user interaction, IoT sensor, and transaction is generating data. Enterprises need skilled analysts to make sense of it all.
AI & Machine Learning
ML and AI are only as good as the data they’re built on. That’s why data analysts who can clean, interpret, and visualize data are critical to every AI team.
Business Decision-Making
Data-backed decisions reduce risk and increase profit. Smart businesses now prioritize data analysts as core strategic assets.
Affordable Tools & Cloud Tech
Tools like Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, BigQuery, and Python libraries have made it easier for companies of all sizes to adopt analytics.

Industries Hiring Data Analysts in 2025–2026

Finance: Risk analytics, fraud detection, investment modeling
Healthcare: Patient data analysis, drug discovery, hospital performance
E-commerce: Consumer behavior, churn prediction, inventory forecasting
Logistics: Route optimization, supply chain monitoring
Marketing & AdTech: ROI tracking, segmentation, campaign performance

In-Demand Roles You Can Aim For

Role	Average Salary (India)	Global Demand
Data Analyst	₹6–12 LPA	High
Business Analyst	₹5–10 LPA	High
Data Scientist (Entry-Level)	₹10–15 LPA	Very High
BI Developer	₹7–14 LPA	High
Product Analyst	₹8–16 LPA	High

Note: Actual salaries depend on location, skills, and experience.

Skills You Need to Be Job-Ready in 2025

Core Tools:

Excel
SQL
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
Power BI / Tableau

Advanced Stack (for growth into Data Science roles):

Statistics & Probability
Machine Learning (basic)
BigQuery / Snowflake
Data Cleaning + ETL
Storytelling + Business Acumen

Soft Skills:

Problem solving
Communication (especially for non-technical stakeholders)
Domain knowledge (finance, healthcare, etc.)

What CodersDaily Is Doing to Help You

At CodersDaily, our mission is simple:
Make you job-ready in Data Analytics through hands-on, industry-aligned training.

Here’s how we’re preparing learners for 2025:

Beginner to Pro Data Analytics Course with real projects
Live sessions on Power BI, SQL, and Python
Mentorship from industry experts
Placement support and resume-building help

Checkout our course details: https://codersdaily.in/data-analytics-indore-training-codersdaily
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