The employment numbers in Turkey's waste collection sector exhibited substantial fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, the sector saw notable growth, with a peak representing a 19.23% year-on-year increase in 2015. The trend reversed in 2016 and over the next few years, with a steep decline of 46.27% in 2018, indicative of significant sectoral challenges or structural shifts. A slow yet steady recovery is noted from 2020 onwards, with the sector showing a year-on-year increase of 4.38% in 2023, standing at 25.87 thousand employees. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has registered a negative trend at -3.47%.
The next five years forecast an optimistic albeit modest growth, projecting a 15.55% growth rate and an annual CAGR of 2.93%. This future trend suggests a stabilizing sector with gradual employment gains, positioning it towards a steady recovery and consolidation phase.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements and sustainability initiatives which could potentially drive more skilled employment opportunities and possibly more efficient waste collection processes, aiding in the sector's steady growth.
