As the quantum technology job market continues to develop, data from April 2025 indicates a lift in new job postings on a global scale. The preliminary report (Table 1) reveals a 3.2% increase in new job postings worldwide compared to March 2025 levels. Europe experienced a rise of 5.2%, while North America saw a smaller increase of 1.1%. The Rest of the World also underwent an increase of 3.3%.
By comparison, as shown in the March 2025 final report (Table 2), the month-to-month trends were significantly different. The global numbers show a 13.9% decline. Europe faced a substantial drop of 30.0%, whereas North America experienced a slight increase of 2.0%, and the Rest of the World experienced a positive uptick of 16.8%.
Furthermore, when analyzing the trailing 12-month count of new jobs, the preliminary data for April 2025 (Table 3) shows a 4.4% increase globally, with Europe at 2.6%, North America at 4.9%, and the Rest of the World significantly up by 10.2%. This 12-month increase highlights a possible longer-term positive trend, contrasting with the previous months’ downtrend. These statistics highlight the shifting dynamics of the job market and underscore the importance of strategic planning in workforce development and talent acquisition as we navigate these globally changing economic times. The rebound in April, especially when viewed in the context of the trailing 12-month data, suggests a possible recovery or stabilization in the quantum technology job market after a much weaker March.
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | 3.2% |
| EUROPE | 5.2% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 1.1% |
| REST OF WORLD | 3.3% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: April 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | -13.9% |
| EUROPE | -30.0% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 2.0% |
| REST OF WORLD | 16.8% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: March 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | 4.4% |
| EUROPE | 2.6% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 4.9% |
| REST OF WORLD | 10.2% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: April 2025 |
The Quantum Technology Workforce Monitor Report compiles data from publicly announced job openings within the quantum technology sector. This report is published monthly on the QED-C Blog. The next update will be available after June 5, 2025.