The European Mining and Quarrying sector saw varied performance across countries in 2023. Poland led in employment numbers, despite a slight decrease of 0.5%. Norway showed positive growth with a 2.23% increase. Notably, Germany had a significant decline of 9.24%, reflecting adverse conditions or restructuring. Meanwhile, Hungary and Ireland experienced notable increases of 4.66% and 2.75%, respectively. Conversely, Romania recorded a drastic decline of 22.53%. These trends highlight a mixed outlook across Europe, influenced by local economic conditions and policy changes. The five-year CAGR indicates diverging growth patterns, emphasizing the region's heterogeneous mining landscape.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sustainability initiatives driving sector innovation.
- Technological advancements potentially altering labor demand.
- Regulatory changes impacting operational dynamics.
- Potential shifts in resource demand influencing employment needs.
- Geopolitical factors possibly affecting cross-border operations and employment stability.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 141,350 | 2023 | -1.52% | -0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 68,140 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 52,170 | 2023 | -1.39% | -1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 28,360 | 2023 | -8.97% | -9.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 18,440 | 2023 | -7.57% | -5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 17,950 | 2023 | -3.42% | -3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17,640 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 14,290 | 2023 | -5.43% | -4.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 13,190 | 2023 | -9.16% | -5.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 12,220 | 2023 | -0.62% | +0.096% | View data |
