The Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery Sector in France is projected to experience steady growth from 2024 to 2028, beginning at approximately 201,540 employees in 2024 and reaching about 231,490 by 2028. As of 2023, the sector had 193,700 employees. The year-on-year growth rate for 2024-2025 is 3.77%, for 2025-2026 it is 3.60%, for 2026-2027 it is 3.43%, and for 2027-2028 it is 3.29%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is 3.61%.
Future trends to watch include:
- The increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions driven by environmental regulations.
- The advancement of recycling technologies and their impact on job creation.
- Investment in circular economy practices that could further propel employment in this sector.
