In 2023, the number of employees in the chemical, rubber, plastics, fuel products, and other non-metallic mineral products sector in France stood at approximately 388,000. The forecasted data from 2024 indicates a gradual decline in employment numbers, reaching about 367,000 by 2028. The year-on-year variation reflects a steady downward trend in the workforce, with an average annual decrease (CAGR) over these five years of approximately 1.1%.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements and automation potentially reducing the demand for manual labor.
Global sustainability initiatives possibly reshaping industry dynamics and labor needs.
Economic factors influencing investment in these industries, impacting employment rates.