The global landscape of total researchers in mining and quarrying reveals China's dominant position in 2023, holding the highest share at 85.67%. Canada's share stands at 12.9%, significantly smaller but substantial compared to others. Norway's share is marked at 4.03%, and the United Kingdom holds 2.99%. Over the past year, China and Canada have experienced significant declines of over 8%, while Australia recorded a drop of 12.35%. Nevertheless, countries like Slovenia and New Zealand show positive growth in their researcher shares, with increases of 1.56% and 10.67%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the continued influence of technological advancements and sustainability practices, which could drive changes in research allocations worldwide. Emphasis on environmental impacts and efficient resource extraction techniques may lead to increased research activity in countries with smaller current shares, altering the global distribution of researchers in this sector.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 85.67 | 2023 | -12.26% | -8.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 12.9 | 2023 | +3.1% | -8.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 4.03 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2.99 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 1.48 | 2023 | -18.47% | -12.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.26 | 2023 | -4.65% | -4.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 0.96 | 2023 | +5.23% | +0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 0.55 | 2023 | +1.1% | -0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 0.32 | 2023 | -4.26% | -0.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 0.25 | 2023 | +1.86% | -1.26% | View data |
