The global employment landscape in forestry and logging, measured in thousand units, shows significant variation among countries. South Korea leads with 29.15 thousand, while Poland and Sweden follow with 13.37 and 6.92 respectively. Recent trends indicate minimal changes in employment figures across most countries from 2023: Poland (+2.07%), Greece (+2.22%), and Slovenia (+1.1%) show growth, while Ireland (-4.0%), and the Czech Republic (-3.01%) experience notable declines. Over the last five years, these shifts reflect varying national priorities in forestry management and technological integration.
Looking forward, trends to watch include technological advancements reducing manual labor in high-tech regions, potentially decreasing employment figures in developed countries. Conversely, growing environmental awareness and reforestation efforts in emerging nations could sustain or increase employment levels. Monitoring policy shifts and global demand for forestry products will be critical in predicting future employment changes.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Forestry and Logging Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 29.15 | 2023 | -2.05% | -1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.37 | 2023 | +1% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 6.92 | 2023 | 0% | +0.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.62 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.09 | 2023 | -2.63% | -1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.45 | 2023 | 0% | -0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.15 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.59 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.45 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.35 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.3% | View data |
