The self-employment landscape in sewerage, waste collection, and management services varies across countries. In 2023, Romania led with the highest value of self-employed individuals, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 26.84%. Italy, with a moderate rise of 1.56%, and Greece with 3.78%, also showed upward trends. Despite the decline in the United Kingdom (-8.22%) and Poland (-18.37%), Finland and Ireland witnessed double-digit growths of 18.47% and 17.68%, respectively. Slower or negative variations were noted in other countries such as Belgium and Estonia.
Future trends indicate potential growth in countries with emerging economies and expanding infrastructure development. The focus on sustainability and waste management efficiency is likely to drive the self-employment sector, especially in countries investing in green technology. Monitoring of evolving environmental regulations and technological advancements in waste management practices will be crucial to understanding future employment trends in this sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Sewerage, Waste Collection and Management Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 15.1 | 2023 | +2.72% | +26.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 6.7 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 6.69 | 2023 | -2.81% | -8.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2.9 | 2023 | 0% | -18.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 2 | 2023 | +0.55% | -2.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 1.8 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.7 | 2023 | 0% | +1.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.32 | 2023 | +2.97% | +3.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.03 | 2023 | +0.097% | +0.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
