The number of self-employed people in the waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities, as well as materials recovery sector, is projected to increase slightly from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, data showed a workforce of less than 21,000, indicating a stable yet minimally growing sector. The year-on-year growth rate is notably only from 2024 to 2025, with a 4.76% increase. However, from 2025 onward, this workforce maintains consistency through 2028 with no further growth. The five-year CAGR remains near zero, reflecting minimal economic shifts affecting this sector.
Future trends to monitor include technological innovations promoting efficiency and sustainability, as well as policy changes aimed at environmental protection, potentially impacting the demand for self-employed professionals in this field. Additionally, evolving market dynamics and the push towards a circular economy might stimulate more entrepreneurial opportunities within the industry, leading to variability in self-employment rates.
