The number of persons employed in the sewerage, waste management, and remediation sectors in Germany is forecasted to grow steadily from 275,000 in 2024 to 288,000 by 2028. This marks a consistent annual increase with year-on-year growth rates reflecting a 1.09% increase from 2024 to 2025, a 1.44% increase from 2025 to 2026, a 1.06% increase from 2026 to 2027, and a 1.05% increase from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period averages around 1.17% per year.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements influencing automation and efficiency in waste management.
- Policy changes focused on sustainability and renewable materials pushing sector growth.
- Increased demand for environmental management experts due to heightened global focus on climate change.
