The analysis of European Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, coupled with Materials Recovery, highlights Germany as the largest employer with significant growth, followed by France and Italy. Notably, Spain and Croatia experienced the highest year-on-year increases in 2023. Conversely, Belgium and Denmark saw a decline in their workforce. The sector's development over the past five years shows consistent growth in leading countries, while smaller nations reveal varied trends.
Future trends to watch:
- Enhanced waste management technology adoption boosting workforce efficiency.
- Increased EU regulations emphasizing sustainability may drive further employment demand.
- Economic fluctuations and policy changes influencing workforce dynamics across regions.
Top countries in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 239,400 | 2023 | +3.39% | +4.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 202,030 | 2023 | +4.69% | +4.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 182,300 | 2023 | +3.77% | +4.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 157,430 | 2023 | +4.52% | +6.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 127,400 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 85,030 | 2023 | +2.75% | +3.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 53,700 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 34,630 | 2023 | +0.58% | -0.058% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 26,460 | 2023 | +5.27% | +6.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 23,240 | 2023 | -1.88% | -0.65% | View data |
