The employment in the Water Collection, Treatment, and Supply sector in France has shown significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the employment stood at 17.59 thousand FTEs. The sector experienced notable year-on-year variations, with peaks like a 31.44% increase in 2017 and a sharp decline by 57.9% in 2018. The employment dropped by 14.56% and 10.84% in the last two years, respectively. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows considerable decreases with -3.29% over the past five years. Moving forward, the forecast reveals a substantial decline, dropping to 0.262 thousand FTEs by 2028 with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -54.91% and a staggering forecasted decrease of 98.14% over the same period.
Future trends to watch for include potential automation and technological advancements in water management, increased focus on sustainability practices, and possible governmental policy shifts affecting employment levels in the sector.