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Mining in Australia - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Mining industry in Australia, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The Mining division includes all operations that mainly extract or explore for minerals or hydrocarbons (oil and gas) and provide a variety of services to firms engaged in these activities.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Mining in Australia in 2025?
There is 223,756 people employed in the Mining in Australia as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Mining in Australia in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Mining in Australia grew 3.6% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Mining in Australia expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Mining in Australia to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Mining in Australia employ?
The average Mining in Australia business is 30.2 employees.
Are businesses in the Mining in Australia adding employees?
The average business in the Mining in Australia now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Mining in Australia?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Mining in Australia has decreased in the last five years.
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