- PMI Talent Gap Report 2023
It shows that around 25 million additional project management professionals will be needed by 2030, equivalent to 2.3 million jobs per year Project.co+11Project Management Institute+11Touro University Worldwide+11.
- Infosec Institute Report – 2024
He stressed that PMP certification is still in high demand, especially in the areas of technology and cybersecurity, and that project manager job growth is expected to be 6% between 2024 and 2032, which is double the overall growth rate of the Infosec Institute.
- Touro University Worldwide / TUW
It indicates that about 77,000 specialized project management jobs will open annually from 2023 to 2033 in the United States, with demand exponentially growing Purdue University+6Touro University Worldwide+6Bureau of Labor Statistics+6.
- PMI Job Growth Report 2027
The project management workforce is expected to grow by 33% (equivalent to 22 million jobs) across 7 sectors by 2027 (Project Management Institute).
- دراسة Reddit “PMP Career Impact 2025”
It showed that 70% of PM jobs prefer or require PMP, 85% of recipients confirmed improved career opportunities, and a 20–25% salary increase after Reddit.
- PMI “Earning Power Survey” – November 2023
It revealed that PMP holders in 21 countries have a 33% higher median income than those without Project Management Institute.
- Statistics from Project.co – 2024
It shows that 25 million project management professionals are needed by 2030, and states that more than 1.2 million people hold PMP certification globally, with a projected workforce growth of 33% in 11 countries by 2027 Project.co.
Summary of analysis from a global perspective
| Highlights | Pointer |
| 25 million PMP required by 2030 | Global shortages |
| 33% until 2027 / 6% p.a. | Projected growth |
| About 77,000 jobs per year in the U.S. alone | Employment |
| Between 20–33% for PMP holders compared to peers | Increased income |
| More than 1.2 million worldwide | Number of PMP recipients |
This collection of resources answers the question: Why is the global labor market moving towards certified project management?
Writer – Dr. Camelia Ahmed