The European waste collection sector shows a diverse employment landscape. In 2023, Germany led with the highest employment share at 18.39%, followed by Italy (14.68%) and Spain (12.98%). Germany and Croatia witnessed significant year-on-year growth rates of 7.34% and 6.88%, respectively. Conversely, countries like Denmark experienced declines, with a -7.04% drop. Other notable growth included Serbia at 8.5% and Greece with 7.73%, whereas France had a slight decline at -1.34%. Over five years, the European waste collection sector has generally shown positive employment growth.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and sustainability goals, which may impact employment shares across countries. Regulatory changes and technological advancements could drive growth differently across regions, potentially reshaping the employment landscape in the waste collection sector by the end of 2024.
Top countries in Waste Collection Number of Persons Employed Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.39 | 2023 | +5.06% | +7.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.68 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.98 | 2023 | +5.88% | +5.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.01 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.22 | 2023 | +3.35% | -1.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.89 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.55 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.56 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.91 | 2023 | +5.45% | +6.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2.27 | 2023 | +7.73% | +8.5% | View data |
