In 2023, the employment in the waste collection sector in Poland stood at 51.34 thousand FTEs. Historical data shows fluctuating growth with notable increases in 2018 by 13.28% and 2019 by 8.18%. The sector demonstrated an average growth rate (CAGR) of 3.68% over the last 5 years. Year-on-year growth rates of 2.79% and 2.69% were recorded in 2022 and 2023 respectively.

Forecast data suggests a continuous upward trend with the employment expected to reach 57.86 thousand FTEs by 2028, demonstrating a forecast CAGR of 1.9% and a 5-year growth rate of 9.85%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing automation and its potential to impact employment levels.
Political and regulatory changes influencing sector growth and operational practices.
Enhanced focus on sustainability and circular economy potentially increasing job opportunities in waste sorting and recycling.