Switzerland leads Europe in waste collection labor costs at 84.1 thousand euros per FTE, followed by Denmark and Ireland. Notably, there is a stark cost discrepancy between Western European nations, such as France and Austria, and Eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria. The relative weak labor costs in Eastern Europe indicate diverse economic environments across the continent. With the absence of explicit year-on-year variations and compound annual growth rates, it's essential to consider stable historical trends in this sector.
Looking forward, anticipate growing costs driven by increasing environmental regulations, technological adoption, and potential economic changes impacting labor market dynamics in Europe. This could lead to increasing convergence in labor costs across countries.
Top countries in Waste Collection Labour Cost Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 84.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 72.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 70.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 65.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 62.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 62.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 59.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 59 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 53.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 51.7 | 2023 | View data |
