In 2023, Germany led in wages and salaries for waste management activities in Europe, with a value of 25.67 million euros, exhibiting a 7.05% increase year-on-year. France and Italy followed with moderate growth of 2.98% and 2.31%, respectively. Poland and Romania showed notable growth at 8.46% and 8.88%. Conversely, Belgium experienced a decline of 1.96%. Over the past five years, the sector has seen a diverse CAGR, with countries like Lithuania observing a significant rise of 15.96%, while some smaller markets like Iceland recorded a contraction of 4.02%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of evolving environmental regulations and sustainability practices on wage structures, along with technological advancements in waste processing. Potential economic challenges and fluctuations in waste generation volumes could also influence the wage dynamics across different countries, especially in Eastern Europe where the market is rapidly evolving.
Top countries in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Wages and Salaries Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.67 | 2023 | +5.48% | +7.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 17.5 | 2023 | +4.02% | +2.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.44 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.54 | 2023 | +4.76% | +6.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9.95 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2.98 | 2023 | +6.22% | +8.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.54 | 2023 | +0.47% | +2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1.9 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 1.89 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.58 | 2023 | +8.08% | +8.88% | View data |
