The European mining and quarrying employment landscape reveals Poland as the leader with a 29.65% share, followed by Norway at 14.29% and the UK at 10.94%. Other significant markets include Germany, despite a notable 9.24% decrease in employment in 2023, and the Czech Republic, which saw a decline of 5.32%. While smaller markets, Latvia and Iceland showed positive growth rates of 1.39% and 3.17%, respectively. Romania experienced the most significant decrease, at 22.53%, suggesting a substantial shift in their industry dynamics.
Looking forward, the European mining and quarrying sector could see growth in Northern European countries like Norway, Sweden, and Finland, which have shown resilience and positive employment trends. Meanwhile, Central and Eastern European countries might continue to face employment challenges amid regulatory and environmental shifts impacting operational statuses.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 29.65 | 2023 | -1.52% | -0.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 14.29 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.94 | 2023 | -1.39% | -1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.95 | 2023 | -8.97% | -9.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3.87 | 2023 | -7.57% | -5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 3.77 | 2023 | -3.42% | -3.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.7 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3 | 2023 | -5.43% | -4.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.77 | 2023 | -9.16% | -5.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2.56 | 2023 | -0.62% | +0.096% | View data |
