In 2023, Norway led the European oil and gas extraction employment sector, commanding 48.41% of the workforce share. The United Kingdom followed with 22.67%, while Germany held 8.86%. Countries like Croatia and Hungary showed significant growth in employment shares, with spikes of 99.62% and 26.76% respectively. Conversely, Romania and Estonia experienced substantial declines by -23.47% and -5.96% respectively.
Looking ahead, the European oil and gas sector may be influenced by energy transitions and geopolitical changes. Emphasis on renewable energy and regulatory policies could lead to shifts in workforce distribution across countries, enhancing opportunities in some regions while creating challenges in others.
Top countries in Oil and Gas Extraction Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 48.41 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 22.67 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.86 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 4.76 | 2023 | -1.02% | -1.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 3.59 | 2023 | +8.67% | +0.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 3.54 | 2023 | -0.31% | -5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.11 | 2023 | -57.15% | -23.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 1.44 | 2023 | +89.05% | +99.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.83 | 2023 | -0.22% | +13.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.2 | 2023 | +3.85% | +26.76% | View data |
