The employment in the waste treatment and disposal sector in Spain has seen fluctuations over the years. In 2013, employment was at 35.62 thousand FTEs, peaking at 40.17 thousand FTEs by 2023. The sector experienced a significant dip in 2014 but recovered with successive increases and minor dips. Year-on-year variations exhibited notable changes: -35.65% in 2014 and 13.52% in 2015. More recently, employment grew by 3.97% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 8.07%. Forecasts suggest continued growth, anticipating a 2.69% CAGR and a 14.21% growth rate by 2028.

Future trends to watch for in the sector include:

Technological advancements in waste management processes.
Government regulations and policies promoting sustainable waste disposal practices.
Increased investment in green infrastructure and circular economy initiatives.