Between 2013 and 2023, employee engagement in the Mining and Quarrying sector in France has shown a declining trend with intermittent fluctuations. The value in 2023 stood at 23.39 million hours. A marked downward trend is noted between 2013 and 2017, with overall negative year-on-year variations and a five-year CAGR of -4.43% during this period.
In the last five years from 2019 to 2023, there were years with positive growth rates, especially notable in 2021. Nevertheless, by 2023, a slight decline of -1.52% was observed with an average annual growth (CAGR) of 0.78% indicating some stabilizing efforts.
Looking towards the future, the forecasted figures from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continuing decrease in employee engagements at an average annual rate of -1.22%, with a predicted 5-year total reduction of about -5.95% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Automation and technological advancements which could reduce the need for manual labor.
- Policy changes and regulations driven by environmental concerns that may impact mining activities.
- Economic conditions and global demand for minerals which can impact employment within this sector.
