As of 2023, Germany leads European wages and salaries in the waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities, materials recovery sector at €9.76 billion, followed by France and Italy with €6.65 billion and €4.73 billion, respectively. The Composite Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights Romania, Lithuania, and Croatia as significant growth leaders in this sector. Eastern European countries, like Poland and Romania, exhibit more dynamic growth, underscoring shifts towards more robust waste management systems. Conversely, mature markets show slower growth but higher overall values.
Future trends to watch include increasing investment in technology-enhanced waste management solutions, a push for circular economy practices across Europe, which may particularly influence smaller economies, and the increasing pressure of regulatory frameworks aiming to reduce environmental impacts, potentially impacting salary distributions and logistical operations in waste management.
Top countries in Waste Collection, Treatment and Disposal Activities, Materials Recovery Wages and Salaries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,760 | 2023 | +5.48% | +7.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 6,650 | 2023 | +4.02% | +2.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,730 | 2023 | +1.86% | +2.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4,010 | 2023 | +4.76% | +6.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3,780 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,130 | 2023 | +6.22% | +8.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 967.2 | 2023 | +0.47% | +2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 721.5 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 719.6 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 602.2 | 2023 | +8.08% | +8.88% | View data |
