The waste collection sector in Italy has experienced steady growth in terms of employee numbers from 2013 to 2023, with a notable increase from 89.44 thousand employees in 2013 to 114.93 thousand in 2023. This positive trend is reflected in a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) that gradually improved over the years, reaching a peak of 3.21% in 2022 from 0.0086% in 2015. Over the last two years, the year-on-year growth showed a slight decrease from 3.08% in 2021 to 2.92% in 2023.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data predict sustained growth in the waste collection sector, with the number of employees expected to rise to 130.57 thousand by 2028. The five-year forecasted CAGR stands at 2.02%, indicating a continued but slightly reduced rate of growth compared to the past five years, which recorded a higher CAGR of 3.08%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements and automation, evolving environmental regulations, and increased focus on sustainability initiatives which may further influence employment dynamics in the sector.