The number of enterprises in the UK’s water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities sector is projected to grow from 8.49 thousand in 2024 to 8.92 thousand in 2028. This represents a steady growth trend over the forecast period. Year-on-year growth percentages indicate a consistent annual increase of around 1.27% from 2024 to 2025, 1.22% from 2025 to 2026, 1.26% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.13% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 1.22%.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include technological advancements in waste management and increasing regulatory demands for environmental compliance, which could further drive enterprise growth and sector innovation.
