The forecast for self-employed people in the mining and quarrying sector in France indicates a declining trend from 2024 through 2028, beginning with 850 thousand hours and decreasing to 770 thousand hours. Comparatively, this represents a year-on-year decrease. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects an average annual decline, signaling a contraction of self-employment hours in this sector since 2023.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements potentially reducing the demand for labor.
Policy changes impacting self-employment in mining and quarrying.
Environmental regulations affecting sector operations and self-employment rates.