In 2023, the number of employees in the Sewerage, Waste Collection, and Management Services sector in Sweden stood at 27,000 persons. The year-on-year variation exhibited a consistent growing trend with an increase of 3.85% from 2022 to 2023. Over the last two years, there has been a noticeable growth with an average year-on-year increase of approximately 3.92%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 2.38%.
Over a longer period, the sector experienced fluctuations but maintained an overall upward trajectory in employee numbers. Notable yearly growths occurred in 2014, 2018, and especially in 2020 and 2021, while some years exhibited stagnation.
Looking forward, the forecast for the next five years predicts a more modest growth rate with a five-year CAGR of 0.73% and an overall forecasted growth rate of 3.7% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in waste management and recycling processes
- Increased government regulations and policies focusing on sustainable practices
- Potential impacts of automation and AI on workforce requirements
- Shifts in public awareness and behavioral changes towards waste management and recycling
