Employment in the mining and quarrying sector in France has consistently declined from 2013 to 2023, with a notable value decrease from 21.5 thousand full-time equivalents in 2013 to 10.05 thousand in 2023. Year-on-year variations highlight significant drops, especially in 2017 and 2021. The immediate past two years saw employment decrease by 7.92% in 2022 and 8.52% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -2.16%. Forecasted data suggests this sector will continue to shrink, reaching 5.51 thousand by 2028 with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -9.6%.

Future trends to watch for:

Ongoing technological advancements in automation may reduce manual labor needs, accelerating the employment decline.
Regulatory changes and environmental policies could further impact sector employment.
The potential shift towards sustainable mining practices may create niche employment opportunities.