Career switch, measured
From Economist to Data Scientist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 56% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Statistics, Python, Data analysis, Research; the main skills to add are Machine learning, Data visualization, LLMs, Communication.
56%
skill overlap
1,266
open Data Scientist postings read
Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillEconomistData Scientist
- Statistics69%49%
- Python34%69%
- Data analysis28%29%
- Research88%35%
- SQL16%53%
- Stakeholder management25%41%
- Leadership44%34%
- Forecasting16%16%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Data Scientist postings, rarely in Economist ones.
SkillEconomistData Scientist
- Machine learning–53%
- Data visualization–31%
- LLMs–29%
- Communication–26%
- AWS–19%
- Training and coaching–19%
- Problem solving–18%
- Databricks–15%
Prove it with a free skill badge:
Plan your move to Data Scientist
The Career Gap Analyzer compares your own resume with Data Scientist jobs and lays out the skills to close, free.