In 2023, Poland led the forestry and logging sector with 161.51 million hours worked, showing a slight growth of 1.92%, exemplifying positive engagement. Sweden and Italy followed, with slight declines of 0.13% and a growth of 0.77% respectively. Austria and Slovakia experienced minor contractions, while Hungary and Greece showed small positive shifts indicating some sectoral resilience. Denmark and the Netherlands remained stable. Conversely, Ireland and Iceland faced significant declines, highlighting potential challenges in workforce sustainability.
Future trends to watch include technological integration in forestry practices, which may alter workforce demands, and the impact of environmental policies on labor allocation. Monitoring sustainability efforts and the balance of human labor with mechanization will be crucial for understanding industry dynamics. Also, changes in global trade policies and environmental regulations could influence cross-country shifts in labor distribution within this sector.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Forestry and Logging by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 161.51 | 2023 | +0.7% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 79.73 | 2023 | +0.86% | -0.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 73.61 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 48.35 | 2023 | -1.65% | -1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 46.79 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 43.2 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 36.9 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 36.22 | 2023 | -2.98% | -3.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 27.24 | 2023 | -2.1% | -3.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 20.65 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.18% | View data |
