The waste collection sector in Turkey experienced significant fluctuations in employee numbers from 2013 to 2023. The sector peaked in 2015 at 57.44 thousand employees and faced a sharp decline between 2018 and 2020, reaching a low of 21.67 thousand employees in 2020. This was followed by slight recoveries in subsequent years, with 2023 standing at 24.74 thousand employees.
Variations show:- A steep decline in 2018 with a -46.98% drop- Continued decreases in 2019 and 2020 at -27.16% and -1.05% - Slight recovery from 2021 onwards with increasing growth rates each year, reaching a 4.26% increase in 2023.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020-2023 reflects a more stabilized yet modest decline at -3.82% annually, while future projections indicate a 2.86% CAGR, signifying a positive growth trajectory and a 15.17% total increase from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste management, governmental policies focused on environmental sustainability, and investment into modern waste collection infrastructure, which could potentially lead to increased demand for skilled workers in the sector.