The analysis of European Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Labour Cost Per Employee FTE reveals significant disparities across countries. In 2023, Belgium leads with the highest cost at 85.9 thousand euros, whereas Romania, Bosnia, and Herzegovina rank lowest at 13.4 and 11.0 thousand euros, respectively. Notable differences exist between Western Europe, often bearing higher labor costs, and Eastern Europe, where costs are significantly lower. The variation over the past two years is not provided, but these figures highlight enduring distinctions in labor expenses across Europe for this sector.
Future trends to watch include potential convergence in labor costs as Eastern European countries improve their waste management standards, and increased automation could stabilize or reduce costs in high-labor-cost countries.
Top countries in Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Labour Cost Per Employee FTE by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Euros | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 85.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 71.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 71.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 70.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 66.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 62.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 49.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 47.1 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 30.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 27.1 | 2023 | View data |
