Forecasting Techniques
Predicting future trends using statistical and analytical methods.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is data science, data analytics?
This requirement appears in 7.5% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 1.1 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts7.5%UK · 2025
Change in share+1.1 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Calculation Process Knowledge
Understanding of processes for performing accurate calculations in technical or financial contexts.
Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modelling
Apply statistical methods, regression techniques, and predictive modelling to analyse data and support evidence-based decisions.
Statistical Analysis and Data Science Tools
Utilize statistical software and data science tools to analyse datasets, build models, and generate actionable insights.
Data Management and Strategy
Manage data cleansing, scrubbing, and master data management processes for accuracy.
Data Analysis and Statistical Techniques
Apply statistical methods and analytical techniques to interpret data, identify patterns, and support informed decision-making.
Statistical Computing Languages
Apply statistical programming languages for data analysis and modelling.
Rule-Based Data Mining
Develop rule-based systems and perform data mining for actionable insights.
Biological Sequence Analysis
Techniques for analysing DNA, RNA, or protein sequences to identify patterns and functions.
Feature Engineering
Creating and selecting features for machine learning models to improve performance.
Data Normalization Techniques
Standardizing data for consistency and efficient processing.
Mathematical Analysis
Apply recurrence relations, renewal theory, and linear algebra for complex problem-solving.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO09.09. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where data science, data analytics appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians Example titles: Economist · Web analyst · Data scientist · Digital analyst | 58.6% | |
| 2 | Data analysts Example titles: Data analyst · Mi analyst · Data officer · O&m analyst | 48.1% | |
| 3 | Dancers and choreographers Example titles: Dancer · Dance coach · Dance artist · Ballet dancer | 42.3% | |
| 4 | Quantity surveyors Example titles: Quantity surveyor · Bonus surveyor · Survey technician · Technical assistant | 41.6% | |
| 5 | Financial managers and directors Example titles: Financial manager · Bank manager · Bank director · Retail banker | 41.4% | |
| 6 | Primary education teaching professionals Example titles: Primary teacher · PE teacher · Deputy head · House master | 40.2% | |
| 7 | Teachers of English as a foreign language Example titles: English language teacher · Esol tutor · Efl teacher · Esol lecturer | 37.5% | |
| 8 | Chartered and certified accountants Example titles: Certified accountant · Audit clerk · Chief auditor · Articled clerk | 37.4% | |
| 9 | Financial and accounting technicians Example titles: Accounting technician · Audit senior · Trust senior · Trust officer | 36.1% | |
| 10 | Secondary education teaching professionals Example titles: Secondary teacher · IT teacher · Deputy head · House master | 34.6% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Computing, Computer Science and AI
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics, Computational and Computer Sciences Mathematical Concepts and Analytical Methods · Arithmetic and Mathematical Operations · Modelling and Data Representation | 8.8% | -0.9 pp | |
| 2 | Data Science, Data Analytics Selected skill · Forecasting Techniques · Calculation Process Knowledge · Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modelling | 7.5% | +1.1 pp | |
| 3 | Data Platforms and Databases Database Design and Management Systems · AWS and RDS Skills · NoSQL Database Platforms | 5.4% | +0.1 pp | |
| 4 | Data Engineering, Data Management and Business Analytics Dashboard Development Technique Skills · Data Visualization and Analytical Tools · Business and Marketing Analytics | 3.2% | +0.5 pp | |
| 5 | Business Data and Analytics Survey Design and Data Collection Methods · Data Visualization Tools · Survey Platforms and Data Collection Tools | 1.5% | +0.1 pp | |
| 6 | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computational Technologies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning · Image Processing and Computer Vision · Deep Learning Frameworks and AI Development Tools | 0.8% | +0.2 pp | |
| 7 | Specialized Domains (Healthcare, Media, Graphics, Visualization) Coding Standard and Compliance Skills · GIF Image Format | 0.4% | +0.2 pp | |
| 8 | Geospatial Science, Data and Mapping Technologies Relational and Spatial Database Platform Skills · Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis · Geospatial Analysis and Location Intelligence | 0.4% | +0.1 pp | |
| 9 | Data, Databases and Middleware Apache Framework Skills · Java ORM Frameworks · Indexing Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Emerging Technologies IoT Devices and Connected Technologies · Digital Technology Knowledge · Wearable Technologies and Smart Devices | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Operations Management Time and Work Measurement · Optimization Problem Solving Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Related Technologies GPU Programming Skills (CUDA) · Parallel Computing Knowledge · Heterogeneous Compute API Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Computer Vision Pattern and Speech Recognition System Skills · Depth Sensing and Motion Input Technologies · Image Processing Technique Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Big Data and Distributed Computing Apache YARN Skills · Distributed Data Processing Model Knowledge · Apache Pig Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 15 | Blockchain and Distributed Systems Ethereum Blockchain Development Skills · Enterprise Blockchain Framework Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 16 | Distributed Systems Apache ZooKeeper Skills · Consensus Algorithm Concepts | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 17 | Robotics and Automation Mobile Robotics Operation Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 18 | Computer Science and Data Standards Character Encoding Standard Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.