Key Market Indicators
The Italian passenger ship fleet is projected to decline significantly over the next five years. By 2028, the fleet is expected to reach approximately 16,400 units, down from nearly 30,000 units in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 9.6%. Since 2005, Italy's passenger ship supply has been on a downward trajectory, shrinking by an average of 3.4% each year. Despite this trend, Italy held the fourth position globally in 2023. Greece led the ranking in 2023 with 29,900 units, while Spain, Greece, and Italy occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.