The United States leads the mining support services sector with 69.78 thousand persons employed, followed by Australia (10.95) and the United Kingdom (5.73). Poland showed the highest year-on-year employment increase in 2023 at 4.02%, while Germany and Hungary experienced significant declines of -12.94% and -14.34%, respectively. Over the past five years, Finland and Austria have demonstrated robust growth with noticeable year-on-year increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Eastern European countries like Poland and the Czech Republic due to ongoing mining investments.
- The potential for employment declines in countries facing environmental challenges and shifts in energy policies, affecting the mining sector.
- Increased automation and technological advancements in mining support services, potentially shifting skill requirements and employment numbers.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Mining Support Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 69.78 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 10.95 | 2023 | +1.45% | +2.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.73 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 5.61 | 2023 | 0% | +0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.16 | 2023 | +2.33% | +4.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 0.59 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.51 | 2023 | +0.19% | +6.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.27 | 2023 | +7.69% | +4.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.25 | 2023 | +8.33% | +3.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.2 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
