The global mining and quarrying employment landscape showcases substantial diversity, with the United States leading at 35.76 thousand persons, followed by Australia at 14.05 thousand. Noteworthy trends from 2023 indicate growth in Australia (1.46%) and Ireland (1.89%), while significant declines were observed in Germany (-7.22%) and Japan (-4.23%). Over the past five years, Spain experienced the steepest drop in employment (CAGR reflecting long-term decline). Conversely, Sweden showed a positive trend with an increase over 2%. These variations reflect sectoral shifts influenced by technological advancements and economic strategies.
Future trends indicate that automation and sustainability initiatives could further affect employment figures in the mining and quarrying sector. Countries focusing on innovation and renewable resources may stabilize their employment figures, while those lagging in technology adoption might witness further declines. Watching developments in global policies towards green energy and technology integration will be vital in understanding future workforce trends in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
# | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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1 | 1 United States | 35.76 | 2023 | -0.15% | -0.15% | View data |
2 | 2 Australia | 14.05 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.46% | View data |
3 | 3 Chile | 11.2 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.38% | View data |
4 | 4 Colombia | 10.4 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.051% | View data |
5 | 5 Poland | 9.44 | 2023 | -2.08% | -1.51% | View data |
6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.06 | 2023 | -1.55% | -1.87% | View data |
7 | 7 Norway | 3.03 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.42% | View data |
8 | 8 Germany | 1.75 | 2023 | -8.33% | -7.22% | View data |
9 | 9 Japan | 1.53 | 2023 | -3.33% | -4.23% | View data |
10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.18 | 2023 | -4.95% | -3.98% | View data |