data mining
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
data mining — the methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.57/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030, and is one of the Technical AI skills McKinsey identifies as specialised for AI-building work. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 6 occupations in our catalogue, including artificial intelligence engineer, chief technology officer, microelectronics materials engineer, and microelectronics smart manufacturing engineer.
Occupations that require data mining
Showing top 6 of 6 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is data mining?
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
What category of skill is data mining?
ESCO classifies data mining under the knowledge category, specifically in the database and network design and administration subcategory.
Is data mining an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.57/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Is data mining one of the Technical AI skills?
Yes — data mining is on McKinsey's Technical AI shortlist, the set of specialised skills relevant to building, tuning, and deploying AI systems rather than just using them.
Which jobs require data mining?
In our catalogue, 6 occupations list data mining as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include artificial intelligence engineer, chief technology officer, microelectronics materials engineer, microelectronics smart manufacturing engineer, chief data officer, data analyst.
How transferable is data mining between industries?
ESCO tags data mining as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is data mining the same as data scraping?
Yes — data mining is also known as data scraping. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn data mining?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands data mining and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.