In 2023, Italy led the sewerage, waste collection, and management services sector with 323.87 million hours worked, followed by Poland with 236.07 million hours. Eastern European nations like Romania and Poland experienced moderate growth rates of 0.7% and 4.38%, respectively. Western European countries such as Denmark and Ireland showed significant growth at 4.66% and 3.68%. Conversely, New Zealand faced a decline of 11.75% in employee hours, marking a significant drop in the sector. Over the last five years, consistent growth has persisted, albeit at varied paces across different countries.
Looking forward, technological advancement and increased environmental awareness are anticipated to drive growth in waste management services. Adoption of AI and IoT in waste processing, coupled with stricter environmental regulations, may increase work hours and sector expansion globally. Enhanced recycling processes and sustainable waste management practices will further dictate employment trends across different regions.
Top countries in Employees in Sewerage, Waste Collection and Management Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 323.87 | 2023 | +1.32% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 236.07 | 2023 | +0.81% | +4.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 143.93 | 2023 | +1.71% | +0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 112.51 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 74.58 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 55.64 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 54.98 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 50.32 | 2023 | +3.83% | +1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 37.42 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 24.66 | 2023 | -1.7% | -1.45% | View data |
