Based on historical data, employment in the waste treatment and disposal sector in Finland experienced various fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The value stood at 1.82 thousand Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) in 2023. There was a notable growth period from 2013 to 2017, with the most significant annual increase of 3.91% in 2015. However, the years following 2017 saw both declines and modest growth rates, with a significant drop by -4.32% in 2019 and a recovery of 6.29% in 2020. The period from 2021 to 2023 illustrated stability, with marginal yearly increases around 0.22%. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been approximately 0.29%.
Looking forward from 2024, annual growth is expected to be stable with a forecasted CAGR of 0.1% up to 2028, and the overall five-year growth rate is anticipated to be 0.49%. This suggests a relatively stable employment trend with slight positive growth in this sector.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements and regulatory changes on employment. Innovations in waste management and increased emphasis on sustainability may drive demand for specialized skills, potentially altering the employment landscape in the sector.
