Will Translators Become Obsolete?

Instead, as the world's economy has become more globally focused, demand for human translation has remained strong. And while tools like Google Translate help immensely to get the job done, they still cannot replace human translators. Indeed, many experts predicted that by now human translation would be obsolete.

Is there a future for translators?

Many have heard and answered the call. Census data shows that the number of translators and interpreters in the U.S. nearly doubled between 2008 and 2015, and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for translators and interpreters is projected to grow by 29% through 2024.

Is translation a dying profession?

In fact, employment of translators and interpreters is projected to grow 20% between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations which means that a career in translation could be very worthwhile. ... No, translation is not a dying career – and it probably won't ever be.