Employment in the waste treatment and disposal sector in Sweden has shown a fluctuating yet generally upward trend from 2013 through 2023. The sector grew significantly from 1.32 thousand FTEs in 2013 to 1.79 thousand FTEs in 2023. Year-on-year growth rates have been positive most years, peaking at 12.65% in 2016, although there were dips in 2019 (-5.57%) and 2020 (-3.19%). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years until 2023 was relatively low at 0.4%.
The forecast for the upcoming years indicates a steady growth pattern with employment projected to reach 2.09 thousand FTEs by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is 2.41%, indicating an average annual growth rate of 2.41%, and a cumulative growth rate of 12.63% over the same period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technologies, regulatory changes aimed at improving sustainability, and increasing public and corporate focus on green initiatives. These factors are likely to drive continued growth in the sector, influencing employment positively.
