The employment in the mining and quarrying sector in Spain has shown a significant decline over the past decade. Starting from 55.92 million hours in 2013, the employment hours fluctuated slightly in the initial years but then dropped sharply by 40.76% in 2016. By 2023, the employment in this sector stood at 27.6 million hours, reflecting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.06% over the last five years and a year-on-year decline of 3.98%. Predictions for the future indicate a steady decrease, with a forecasted 2028 employment figure at 24.22 million hours. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is -1.9%, translating to a total decline of 9.14% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of advanced technologies and automation, which may further reduce the need for manual labor in the sector.
Environmental regulations and policy changes that could impact operational scopes and subsequently employment figures.
Market demand fluctuations and global economic conditions influencing mining and quarrying activities in Spain.