After a promising recovery in the quantum technology job market in July, August 2025 brought a stark reversal. The preliminary report indicates a dramatic decline in new job postings, with global numbers down 23.2% compared to July. Regionally, Europe experienced the most significant drop at 26.9%, while North America saw a decrease of 18.1%. The Rest of the World also faced a notable decline of 25.3% (see Table 1 below).
This downturn can be attributed in part to the common seasonal slowdown in business and hiring activity during August, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere, where holidays often lead to reduced workforce engagement. This trend has been especially pronounced in North America and Europe.
In contrast, the final report for July 2025 (see Table 2 below) highlighted a robust increase in job postings, with global numbers rising by 24.8% over the prior month. Europe led the way with a remarkable 29.8% increase, North America followed with an increase of 14.7%, and the Rest of the World experienced substantial growth of 44.4%. This sharp decline in August stands in stark contrast to the gains made just a month earlier.
Looking at the trailing 12-month count of new job postings (see Table 3 below), August 2025 shows a marginal decrease of 0.4% globally, year-over-year. Europe saw a similar dip of 0.5%, while North America also experienced a decrease of 0.4%. In contrast, the Rest of the World managed a slight increase of 0.6%.
These statistics underscore the volatility of the job market in the quantum technology sector and feature the need for strategic talent management and adaptability as the industry continues to navigate these demand fluctuations, particularly during seasonal downturns.
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | -23.2% |
| EUROPE | -26.9% |
| NORTH AMERICA | -18.1% |
| REST OF WORLD | -25.3% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: August 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | 24.8% |
| EUROPE | 29.8% |
| NORTH AMERICA | 14.7% |
| REST OF WORLD | 44.4% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: July 2025 |
| Region | M/M Change |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL | -0.4% |
| EUROPE | -0.5% |
| NORTH AMERICA | -0.4% |
| REST OF WORLD | 0.6% |
| *REPORTING MONTH: August 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 October 5, 2025.