The employment forecast in Brazil's water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation sector indicates a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 241.94 thousand employees in 2024, it decreases annually by a small fraction, reaching 240.18 thousand by 2028. This steady reduction, although minor, signals a consistent downsizing trend over the forecasted period. In 2023, this sector employed approximately 242.39 thousand individuals, showcasing a slight year-on-year decrease as the projections unfold. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period highlights a very slight contraction within the sector.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste management and remediation activities, which may either mitigate workforce declines by creating new job categories or further reduce employment through increased automation and efficiency processes. Monitoring governmental policies on infrastructure investments could also influence sectoral employment levels positively or negatively.
