The 2023 data for total hours worked in the water collection, treatment, and supply sector shows significant variation across countries. Poland leads with 108.64 million hours, while Iceland records the least at 0.055 million hours. Notable year-on-year changes include a decrease in Poland (-0.12%) and an increase in Greece (2.13%) and Ireland (4.73%). Over the past five years, trends indicate stable to slightly increasing workloads in countries like Italy and the Netherlands, while Hungary and the Czech Republic experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of technological advancements and automation in reducing manual labor hours, which could drive further declines in several countries.
- Growing environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives that might demand more intensive water treatment procedures, potentially increasing labor hours.
- The possibility of increased variability due to climate change impacts on water availability and infrastructure requirements.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Water Collection, Treatment and Supply by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 108.64 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 91.81 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 88.79 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 34.97 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 29.61 | 2023 | -0.41% | -1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 18.97 | 2023 | -0.2% | +2.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 15.17 | 2023 | -1.31% | -1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 10.89 | 2023 | +2.16% | +3.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 6.83 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.19% | View data |
