Based on the data, the number of employees in the waste collection sector in Norway is expected to steadily increase over the forecast period from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the sector had 5.10 thousand employees. The year-on-year percentage change from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.97%, from 2025 to 2026 is about 0.96%, from 2026 to 2027 is around 0.95%, and from 2027 to 2028 is about 0.75%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 averages approximately 0.92% per year.

Future trends to watch for in this sector include:

Technological advancements in waste collection methods, potentially affecting workforce needs.
Government regulations and policies focusing on sustainability that could impact employment levels.
Increased focus on recycling and renewable resources, which might require a more skilled labor force.