The number of employees in the Waste Collection Sector in Poland has shown steady growth from 2013 to 2023, reaching 51.76 thousand employees in 2023. The year-on-year variation reflects a mix of fluctuations and consistent growth, with notable spikes in 2014 (5.1%) and 2018 (12.08%). During the last two years, the sector experienced a slight slowdown in growth, with year-on-year variations of 1.98% in 2022 and 1.92% in 2023. The 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 stands at 3.02%.
Looking towards future trends, the forecast indicates a continued but more modest growth, averaging a 1.39% CAGR over the next five years, with an overall growth rate of 7.13% by 2028. Key factors to monitor include advancements in waste management technology, policy shifts towards sustainability, and the economic impacts on public and private sector employment within the industry.