The employment landscape in European quarrying showed varied trends in 2023, with the United Kingdom and Germany leading with modest increases of 1.34% and 1.67% respectively. Serbia and Iceland notably surged by 11.57% and 49.53%. Conversely, Spain, France, and Croatia witnessed declines of over 8%, highlighting regional discrepancies. Despite these fluctuations, the long-term trend over the past five years indicates a compounded growth rate, driven by regions like Lithuania where employment soared by over 22% in 2023.
Future trends to watch include the increasing automation and sustainable quarrying practices impacting employment dynamics. Countries that invest in technological innovations and sustainability may see enhanced employment stability or growth, while others might face challenges in maintaining current employment levels.
Top countries in Ornamental, Building Stone, Limestone, Gypsum, Chalk and Slate Quarrying Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 12,940 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12,770 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 5,700 | 2023 | -2.61% | -4.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,250 | 2023 | -3.97% | -4.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 4,560 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,580 | 2023 | -15.83% | -11.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,550 | 2023 | -2% | -0.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2,170 | 2023 | +4.03% | -5.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 1,970 | 2023 | +10.23% | +11.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1,470 | 2023 | -2.9% | +0.72% | View data |
