The employment in the Manufacture of Basic Precious and Other Non-Ferrous Metals sector in France is forecasted to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, employment stood at 13.87 thousand full-time equivalents. By 2024, this figure is expected to decrease to 13.57 thousand, marking a 2.2% decline year-on-year. Further declines continue through 2028, with the workforce projected to decrease to 12.39 thousand. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects an average annual decrease of approximately 2.3%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements which could lead to increased automation, potentially impacting employment positively or negatively. Additionally, shifts in global metal demand, influenced by economic factors or international policies, could alter employment dynamics in this industry.
