In 2023, the waste collection sector in Austria had 11.85 thousand employees. Analysis of the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent year-on-year increase in the number of employees. Specifically, the values rise from 12.06 thousand in 2024 to 12.91 thousand in 2028. This indicates a steady growth rate over the forecast period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is calculated to be approximately 1.8%.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in waste collection that could impact labor needs, regulatory changes that could mandate staffing adjustments, and evolving waste management practices that may either increase or decrease the demand for workforce within the sector.