As far as casters go, Druids and Necromancers are rather numerous. Druids are almost certainly the most numerous class on P1999. There are also a significant number of Shamans and Clerics. Most the Clerics appear to be clustered at high levels. Magician, Wizard, and Enchanter populations seem mid range.
In general casters tend to outnumber melee. In particular, Rangers and Paladins are extremely under-represented and are likely the two least-played classes on P1999. It's a toss up as to which is actually rarest. Rogues aren't terribly common either. Tanks as an archtype aren't all that numerous; Druids often individually outnumber all three tank classes combined. Warriors are the most numerous of the three but still could be considered mid range in popularity at best. Paladin and Shadow Knight population, small as it is, seems focused mostly in the lower level ranges and peters out at higher levels as the hybrid experience penalty takes its toll. Monks are by far the most common melee class; as such there's no great need for more monks.
I can't speak for what the top guilds need (presumably they never have enough Bards or Clerics), but in the leveling game most any class is welcome. I say pick whatever works for you, while keeping in mind the significant experience penalty of certain race/class choices.
Danth
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