2025

Global Skills Report

Discover the critical skills people need to thrive in a changing world. Explore insights drawn from 170M+ Coursera learners and key economic indices.

8M+
enrollments in GenAI, the fastest-growing skill category
425%
YoY GenAI enrollment growth in Latin America, highest globally
#1
in Asia Pacific for skill proficiency and AI maturity, Singapore leads skill-building

The report at a glance

The Global Skills Report helps businesses, higher education institutions, and governments equip people with in-demand skills for career success in a changing world. Identify top skill and enrollment trends across six regions to build competitive learning programs.

  • [NEW] Discover which countries are leading AI innovation with our new AI Maturity Index
  • View skill proficiency rankings for 100+ countries across business, data, and tech
  • Explore rising demand for micro-credentials, valued by over 90% of students and employers
  • Gain insights on how to drive equitable, inclusive opportunities to increase women's participation in GenAI and STEM
GSR 2025 Inside Report

New this year: AI Maturity Index

Introducing the AI Maturity Index—a powerful tool for understanding how prepared countries are to drive growth with AI. Leaders can use this data to:

  • Track GenAI skill development to see where learning, innovation, and research are thriving
  • Equip institutions and individuals with essential AI capabilities to bridge skills gaps
  • Discover the world’s leading AI talent hotspots
AI Maturity Index GSR 2025

Discover skill trends in your region

The Asia Pacific region is home to 56M+ Coursera learners and leads in GenAI adoption. In countries like Singapore (#4 globally, #1 in APAC) and Thailand​—where nearly 9 in 10 businesses already use AI—digital transformation is shaping institutional strategies and learner priorities.

Get the Asia Pacfic report
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Identify critical skills to drive career success

Download the Global Skills Report 2025 to explore skill and micro-credential trends for 100+ countries, with deep dives for six regions in 8 languages.

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