The forecast for total internal R&D personnel in the UK mining and quarrying sector shows a steady decline from 718.02 FTE in 2024 to 694.6 FTE by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.85% in 2025, 0.83% in 2026, 0.82% in 2027, and 0.81% in 2028. Over a five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual reduction of around 0.84% in R&D personnel.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements that may impact workforce requirements in the mining and quarrying sector.
Government policies or funding related to R&D that could alter employment trends.
Global economic conditions influencing the demand for mineral and quarry resources, thus affecting R&D investments.