From 2013 to 2015, there was a significant decline in mining employment hours, followed by a partial recovery in 2016. The period from 2017 to 2019 showed slight fluctuations around a general rising trend, culminating in a sharp drop in 2020 due to likely economic factors or industry disruptions. A recovery trend is observed from 2021 to 2022, but the forecast indicates a mild decline in 2023 and stability through 2028 with an average 5-year CAGR of 0.07%, suggesting stagnation.
Future trends to watch: Monitor innovations in mining technologies, shifts in regulatory policies, and moves towards renewable energy, as these factors are likely to affect employment trends in the coal and lignite mining sector.
