The French sewerage sector has been experiencing a consistent decline in employment since 2024. Forecasted employment figures show a decreasing trend, with the sector moving from 6.55 thousand FTEs in 2024 to 5.51 thousand FTEs by 2028. The year-on-year analysis reveals a steady contraction with reductions of 3.96% from 2024 to 2025 and 4.3% from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is expected to reflect this downward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing automation and technology integration that may further reduce the demand for human labor.
Potential policy changes or infrastructure investments aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability.
Evolving economic and environmental regulations impacting sector employment dynamics.