What People Dream of Doing for a Living: Pilot Tops Global Wish List, While YouTubers and Lawyers Also Shine

• A color-coded map has displayed the ideal job aspiration across each nation globally.
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An intriguing redesigned map has highlighted the most sought-after professions worldwide, with piloting emerging as the top aspirational career for 2025 globally.

The map uses color-coding for countries to show the occupations their inhabitants are most eager to gather information about, likely aiming to pursue those careers.

The phrase ' How to become an aviator It was searched 432,360 times on Google in 2024, as the search trend peaks Egypt , the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Based on the study conducted by the financial services provider Remitly , the second most searched profession globally is lawyer, with 393,380 inquiries worldwide. Legal careers lead in search trends across numerous countries including France , Brazil , China and Spain.

Serving as a police officer ranks third (272,730) globally and stands as the top desired profession in both. South Korea and Poland .

In England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, How to Become a YouTube Creator '(13th globally, with 171,840 searches), this career is the most sought-after option and leads the rankings,' Singapore , Indonesia and Fiji .

Flight attendant leads in the United States (ranks 17th globally with 154,810 positions) and is also considered the most coveted profession in Jamaica and Barbados.

Positions in the healthcare industry similarly attract many candidates. pharmacist (4th globally/out of 272,630 rankings/highest position in Japan) and nurse Rounding out the top five dream careers at number five globally with 248,720 votes.

Physical therapist ranks sixth in the listing (244,050) midwife comes seventh (227,010) and prosecutor eighteenth (220,870, leading in Turkey).

The remainder of the top 10 consists of actor (ninth/199,150/top in Austria) and judge (tenth, 198,450).

Although it doesn't crack the top 20 worldwide job searches, 'صند How to Become a Disc Jockey '(109,650) leads as the top career search term in Australia, Canada, Ireland, India, and New Zealand.'

In Europe, both Italy and Bulgaria are struggling to find employment in the world’s top 20, as fitness trainer (70,180 globally) leading the chart of ideal professions in Italy and taxi driver top in Bulgaria.

Professor (12th worldwide, 175,420) leads the charts in Portugal, Belgium, and Germany, whereas Wales deviates from this trend. YouTuber trend in the United Kingdom with paramedic (20th globally, 136,820) position as its highest search rank.

In Central America, attorney (2nd globally, with 393,380 searches) is exceptionally popular and ranks as the most sought-after career in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.

Attorney also gains popularity in South America, but ' How to become an actress ' is most prevalent in Argentina (97,700) while firefighter leads in Chile (16th globally, 155,120).

' Ways to become a content producer '(52,360) stands out as the top preference in Africa, ranking first in countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Tanzania. Other innovative professions include blogger and author also feature.

Although entrepreneur If it doesn’t reach the top 20 globally, this option is particularly favored in Côte d'Ivoire, Angola, the Republic of Congo, Congo, Madagascar, Gabon, Guinea, and Senegal.

In Asia, ' how to become a physician '(11th globally, with 192,280 searches) leads as the top query in both Myanmar and the Philippines,' attorney It is the top preference in the Middle East.

Jordan deviates from the regional legal norms with ' how to become a soccer player '(95,950), topping the list as the most desired profession among locals.'

The inhabitants of Papua New Guinea would prefer to be creative writers , distinguishing itself from the rest of Oceania where DJ and attorney are the top choices.

Ryan Riley, who serves as the vice president of marketing for EMEA and APAC at Remitly, comments: "It's intriguing to observe the wide range of varied career paths highlighted within the list of globally sought-after dream jobs."

We're noticing a tendency where the globe's most coveted positions are increasingly leaning towards corporate roles and emphasizing higher pay over other professional aspirations, particularly evident in the rise of careers in law.

The increasing enthusiasm for healthcare professions is notably uplifting and might still be a result of the pandemic prompting individuals to pursue positions that benefit their societies.

Many people might have to move overseas for better job opportunities in their desired field. Should you aim to do this, I strongly suggest conducting extensive research and developing a three-year strategy prior to making your move.

This will enable you to manage your finances more effectively, forecast career advancement, and assist in reducing anxiety when relocating overseas.

For more information, visit Remitly .