In 2024, Norway leads in oil and gas employment with 26.75 thousand persons, followed by the UK and Germany. Norway saw a positive 1% change in 2023, while the UK and Germany slightly decreased. While Croatia experienced a dramatic 99.62% increase, Romania faced a sharp decline of 23.47%. Estonia and Lithuania also showed notable declines. Meanwhile, Spain and Hungary reported significant growth, at 13.99% and 26.76% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued technological advancements impacting workforce needs.
- Potential regulatory changes affecting employment levels, especially regarding sustainability goals.
- The evolving role of renewable energy resources may shift employment figures more markedly.
Top countries in Oil and Gas Extraction Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 26,750 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12,530 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 4,900 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2,630 | 2023 | -1.02% | -1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,980 | 2023 | +8.67% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 1,950 | 2023 | -0.31% | -5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1,720 | 2023 | -57.15% | -23.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 794 | 2023 | +89.05% | +99.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 460 | 2023 | -0.22% | +13.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 108 | 2023 | +3.85% | +26.76% | View data |
