In 2023, self-employed people in the water collection, treatment, and supply sector in Canada spent approximately 360.0 thousand hours. Forecasts for the period from 2024 to 2028 show a gradual decline in hours worked, with expected values dropping from 360.0 thousand hours in 2024 and 2025 to 340.0 thousand hours by 2028. The data indicate a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.78% from 2025 to 2026, and a similar rate from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years suggests an average annual decline of around 1.14%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements that may reduce the need for manual labor in this sector, regulatory changes impacting self-employment opportunities, and shifts in environmental policies that could influence water management practices and subsequently affect demand for self-employed services.
