The global sector for waste management services employs significant numbers, with Germany leading at 261,000 employees in 2023, followed by Italy and Spain. Most countries showed a positive year-on-year growth, notably Belgium at 2.05% and Spain at 2.04%, indicating a healthy expansion in workforce demand. However, Denmark and Luxembourg experienced minimal growth, and Estonia and Iceland showed stagnation. These trends reflect varying resource investment and industry growth rates influenced by infrastructural development and environmental policies.
Future trends to watch include increased technological integration, driving efficiency and potentially reducing labor needs. Additionally, tightening environmental regulations may bolster employment as countries enhance their waste management systems.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Sewerage, Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery; Remediation Activities and Other Waste Management Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 261 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 186 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 149.2 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 142.01 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 105.6 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 97.7 | 2023 | 0% | +0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 42.47 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 32.46 | 2023 | +1.87% | +1.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 30 | 2023 | 0% | +0.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 28 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.05% | View data |
