The employment in the Stone, Sand, and Clay Quarrying sector in France has declined significantly from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, employment stood at 18.51 thousand FTEs and has continually decreased to 6.71 thousand FTEs in 2023. The most drastic decline was observed in 2017 with a year-on-year variation of -29.12%, and despite minor increases in 2019 and 2020, the overall trend remains negative. From 2018 to 2023, the CAGR was -6%, showing a consistent downward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

A projected decline at a CAGR of -16.11% from 2024 to 2028, reducing employment to 2.42 thousand FTEs by 2028.
Innovations and technological advancements in quarrying could further reduce the need for manual labor.
Environmental regulations and sustainable practices may increasingly impact employment dynamics in the sector.