In 2023, the labor cost per employee FTE in European stone, sand, and clay quarrying exhibited significant disparities across countries. The Netherlands led with the highest cost at 96.3 thousand euros, followed by Denmark and Iceland, with 82.2 and 77.0 thousand euros, respectively. At the lower end, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded the smallest cost at 8.4 thousand euros. The data indicates a trend where Nordic and Western European countries tend to have higher labor costs compared to their Eastern and Southern counterparts.
Looking ahead, expect labor costs to rise driven by inflationary pressures, increased regulatory demands, and technological advancements impacting workforce efficiencies. Watching evolving fiscal policies will be crucial for forecasting shifts in labor costs.
Top countries in Stone, Sand and Clay Quarrying Labour Cost Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 96.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 82.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 77 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 71.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 64.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 63.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 63.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 63.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 61.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 61.6 | 2023 | View data |
