Between 2013 and 2023, employment in the waste treatment and disposal sector in France showed significant variation. In 2013, employment stood at 18.69 thousand FTEs and by 2023 it had increased to 39.87 thousand FTEs. Despite fluctuations in the interim, including a major increase of 44.85% in 2017, the sector revealed an overall upward trend. Over the past two years, employment climbed moderately by 4.18% in 2022 and 3.97% in 2023. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was 1.85%.
Looking ahead to the next five years, forecasts suggest employment will rise to 47.25 thousand FTEs by 2028, with a projected CAGR of 2.69% and an overall five-year growth rate of 14.21%. The industry's anticipated steady growth aligns with increasing environmental regulations and the emphasis on sustainable waste management solutions.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste processing, increasing regulatory support for sustainability initiatives, and evolving consumer attitudes towards waste reduction and recycling. Such developments are likely to drive further growth and transformation in the sector.
