The number of employees in the Mining and Quarrying sector in Finland is forecasted to be stable around 6.6 thousand persons for 2024 and 2025 before slightly declining to 6.5 thousand persons from 2026 to 2028. This data suggests a marginal reduction in the workforce over the next five years. In comparison to 2023, there will be a slight decrease, noting that in 2023 the number of employees stood at 6.7 thousand persons.
Year-on-year variation percentages show a stable trend with minimal decrease:
- 2024 vs. 2023: -1.5%
- 2025 vs. 2024: 0%
- 2026 vs. 2025: -1.5%
- 2027 vs. 2026: 0%
- 2028 vs. 2027: 0%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately -0.6%, indicating an average annual decrease in employment in this sector.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements and automation in mining, sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and potential fluctuations in global demand for minerals and resources, all of which could impact employment in the sector.
