The waste treatment and disposal sector in Turkey exhibited strong growth in employment from 2013 through 2023, expanding from 2.18 thousand in 2013 to 4.84 thousand in 2023. While the growth rate fluctuated over the period, the sector generally maintained an upward trajectory, especially notable in 2014 with a 29.68% year-on-year increase. However, some years, such as 2017 and 2019, saw slight declines or moderate increases. The recent period from 2021 to 2023 showed stable growth, with a year-on-year variation of 6.08% and 6.48% in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and a final increase of 6.02% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been 6.03%, marking a consistent upward trend.
Looking forward, forecast values indicate continued growth, reaching 6.18 thousand employees by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR stands at 3.85%, with an overall growth rate of 20.79% expected. Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in waste treatment and disposal, regulatory changes, and possibly emerging market opportunities in sustainability and environmental management. These factors could influence both the number of employees and the efficiency within the sector.