The United Kingdom and Germany reported the highest shares of fatal accidents in the waste sector in 2023, each increasing from the previous year. Italy and France saw declines, while Poland and the Czech Republic recorded notable increases. Spain and smaller countries like Greece and Bulgaria experienced significant decreases. Other nations remained steady.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued monitoring of safety improvements in Italy and France.
- Assessing Poland's and the Czech Republic's rising incidents.
- Focus on strategies to sustain or improve safety in the United Kingdom and Germany.
- Understanding factors stabilizing accident rates in smaller European countries.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Share by Country (Units (Accidents))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 18.75 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.5 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10 | 2023 | 0% | -6.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10 | 2023 | 0% | -6.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 8.75 | 2023 | 0% | -4.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.5 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 5 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.75 | 2023 | 0% | +8.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.75 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 2.5 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
