The employment landscape for the European collection of non-hazardous waste varies significantly across countries. In 2023, Italy and Spain led with the largest numbers, marking increases of 2.94% and 5.69%, respectively. Noteworthy trends include substantial growth in Croatia and Serbia at 7.72% and 8.66%, while France and Bulgaria saw declines of 1.54% and 2.44%, respectively. Denmark experienced the largest reduction at 11.92%. The five-year CAGR suggests steady employment trends with sporadic fluctuations per country.
Looking ahead, factors such as automation in waste management and sustainability initiatives may influence employment trends. Monitoring changes in environmental policies and technology adoption levels will be crucial for predicting future employment needs in the sector.
Top countries in Collection of Non-hazardous Waste Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 110,460 | 2023 | +2.65% | +2.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 99,450 | 2023 | +5.93% | +5.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 75,980 | 2023 | +2.44% | +1.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 61,330 | 2023 | +3.58% | -1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 53,010 | 2023 | +2.03% | +3.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 34,560 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 25,960 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 22,540 | 2023 | +6.6% | +7.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 17,620 | 2023 | +7.85% | +8.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 15,950 | 2023 | +8.87% | +2.29% | View data |
