In 2023, Norway dominated the European crude petroleum extraction workforce, employing 62.14% of the labor force in this sector, while the United Kingdom followed with a 30.38% share. Other countries like Estonia and the Netherlands had relatively small shares at 4.74% and 1.08%, respectively. The majority of other nations, including Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, and Latvia, each held under 1% of the workforce, showing limited participation in this industry. Recent variations indicate Hungary's notable increase of 32.45%, contrasting with Lithuania's decline of 11.63% in the same period.
Future trends to watch in European crude petroleum extraction include potential shifts in employment shares as the industry pivots towards sustainable practices. The anticipated transition towards cleaner energy solutions may influence workforce distributions across countries, possibly reducing dependency on traditional petroleum extraction and necessitating reskilling initiatives. Monitoring labor market responses and technological advancements is critical for forecasting employment trends in the subsector.
Top countries in Crude Petroleum Extraction Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 8 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 62.14 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 30.38 | 2023 | -1.18% | -0.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 4.74 | 2023 | -0.15% | -5.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1.08 | 2023 | -3.06% | -3.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 0.38 | 2023 | -12.99% | -4.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 0.19 | 2023 | -15.56% | -11.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.13 | 2023 | +12.77% | +32.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 0.034 | 2023 | +7.69% | +4.94% | View data |
