In 2023, the United States led the global employees count in the waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities sector, with 498,000 persons. Romania followed with 65,300 employees, while Canada had 56,270. Slovakia recorded 14,320, and New Zealand had 2,400. Year-on-year, the variations in employment in 2023 showed increases of 1.29% in the United States, 1.64% in Romania, 1.82% in Canada, and 2.43% in Slovakia. New Zealand saw a significant decrease of 13.65%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The influence of technological advancements and automation on workforce needs.
- Policy changes in response to environmental concerns potentially affecting employment.
- Fluctuations in global demand for recycled materials influencing regional employment dynamics.
Top countries in Employees in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Sector by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 498 | 2023 | -3.68% | +1.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 65.3 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 56.27 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 14.32 | 2023 | -0.46% | +2.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 2.4 | 2023 | -27.27% | -13.65% | View data |
