The United States leads global employment in the sewerage, waste collection, and management services sector with 492,000 jobs. Italy follows with 187,600 jobs, and Spain with 157,900. Other significant figures include Canada with 56,270 and the Czech Republic at 41,040. The Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Estonia, and Iceland represent smaller labor forces within this sector. In 2023, most countries demonstrated positive employment growth, with Estonian growth exceptional at 5.06%, and the United States experiencing a more moderate increase of 2.21%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate shows a consistent upward trend for employment numbers over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing focus on sustainability may drive employment growth in the waste management sector.
- Technological advancements could change job roles and skills required in this industry.
- Regulatory changes and public policies promoting waste reduction and recycling may impact employment dynamics.
- Expanding urban populations could necessitate more comprehensive waste management solutions, potentially boosting jobs in the field.
Top countries in Employees in Sewerage, Waste Collection and Management Services Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 492 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 187.6 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 157.9 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 56.27 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 41.04 | 2023 | +2.21% | +0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 32 | 2023 | 0% | +1.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 31.62 | 2023 | +1.07% | +2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 23.25 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 2.33 | 2023 | 0% | +5.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 1.1 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
