In 2023, South Korea led the employment in forestry and logging with 177,000 persons, followed by Poland with 81,200. Countries like Sweden, Italy, and Germany had mid-sized workforces, whereas smaller numbers were seen in Luxembourg and Ireland. Year-on-year trends indicate a decline in South Korea, Germany, and Spain; however, Poland, Hungary, and Greece experienced growth. Ireland notably faced a significant reduction of 4%. Over a five-year period, Slovakia and Greece have shown relative stability and modest growth.
Future trends to watch include automation's impact, which may shrink workforce size, while sustainable practices and bioeconomy growth could spur job creation. Monitoring these dynamics is key for understanding future employment landscapes in forestry.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Forestry and Logging by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 177 | 2023 | -2.05% | -1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 81.2 | 2023 | +1% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 42 | 2023 | 0% | +0.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 40.2 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 37 | 2023 | -2.63% | -1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 27 | 2023 | 0% | -0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 25.18 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 21.78 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 20.96 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 20.35 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.3% | View data |
