The analysis of European hazardous waste collection employment in 2024 shows Italy leading with 5.3 thousand employees. Belgium and France are jointly behind, each with 2.13 thousand. The UK, Spain, and Czech Republic follow, with noteworthy growth in Spain and Czech Republic at 4.16% and 3.84% respectively. Romania and Sweden show the most significant year-on-year growth at 7.7% and 9.74%. Conversely, Poland and Denmark saw declines of 5.41% and 5.87% respectively.
Over the past five years, stable growth has been supported in central and eastern countries, while Poland and Denmark lagged behind. Looking forward, digitalization and stringent waste regulations will continue to drive employment in this sector. Key markets to watch include Romania and Sweden for their significant upward trends. Monitoring EU policies and green initiatives will be crucial to anticipate future demands in hazardous waste employment across Europe.
Top countries in Hazardous Waste Collection Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 5,300 | 2023 | +4.04% | +3.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 2,130 | 2023 | +18.11% | -1.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,130 | 2023 | -2.16% | -0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,930 | 2023 | +3.88% | +2.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,500 | 2023 | +3.23% | +4.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1,020 | 2023 | +9.31% | +3.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 900 | 2023 | +5.51% | +7.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 590 | 2023 | +5.55% | +6.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 524 | 2023 | -9.03% | -5.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 512 | 2023 | +0.59% | +1.68% | View data |
