Germany leads the European waste management sector in hours worked, followed by Italy and Spain. A noticeable increase in countries like Croatia and Portugal indicates growing efforts in these regions, while countries like Belgium and Slovakia show declining activity. Negative trends observed in the Czech Republic and Netherlands highlight potential efficiency improvements, but may also reflect reductions in workforce or automation. Despite fluctuations, the overall sector's emphasis on sustainability and recycling drives moderate positive growth across Europe with varied progress across nations.
Future trends to watch include:
- Greater automation and technology adoption, potentially reducing hours worked.
- Policy shifts focused on circular economy principles may impact workforce distribution.
- Investment in infrastructure in Eastern Europe could increase hours worked.
- Rising environmental consciousness influencing changes in consumer behavior and regulatory frameworks.
Top countries in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 356,180,000 | 2023 | +2.8% | +3.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 262,880,000 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 225,790,000 | 2023 | +5.36% | +5.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 139,450,000 | 2023 | +2.42% | +4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 97,665,000 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 52,429,000 | 2023 | +5.58% | +6.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 48,753,000 | 2023 | -0.19% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 42,205,000 | 2023 | +6.21% | +6.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 39,616,000 | 2023 | -1.21% | -1.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 38,639,000 | 2023 | +1.44% | +0.099% | View data |
