In 2023, Spain had the highest employment in the European water utility sector with 53.76 thousand employees, followed by Germany and Italy. Countries like Sweden, Switzerland, and Luxembourg experienced significant employment growth, with notable increases of 8.22%, 3.15%, and 6.06%, respectively. Conversely, France declined sharply by 7.1%, among others such as Greece and Austria. Over five years, France shows the most significant negative trend, while Iceland, although small in number, reported the highest positive growth.
Looking ahead, potential influences include technological advancements and sustainability initiatives which may result in improved efficiency but reduced employment. Yet, countries investing in green projects may experience new job opportunities. Vigilance over policy changes and technological impacts will be crucial.
Top countries in Water Utility Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 53,760 | 2023 | +2.28% | +1.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 44,690 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 36,990 | 2023 | +1.3% | -0.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 35,350 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 34,020 | 2023 | -0.9% | -1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 19,090 | 2023 | -0.57% | -1.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 18,570 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 17,240 | 2023 | -0.86% | -1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 15,580 | 2023 | -0.91% | -1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 14,950 | 2023 | -19.13% | -7.1% | View data |
