In 2023, Italy's inland passenger transport movements stood at 730.26 billion passenger kilometers. The data shows significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a consistent upward trend, reaching a peak in 2017 at 900.83 billion passenger kilometers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a steep drop in 2020, with a 39.36% year-on-year decrease. Recovery has been gradual but consistent, with a 26.52% increase in 2021 and a 7.7% increase in 2022. Yet, 2023 saw a slight decline of 1.07%. The average annual variation over the last five years has been -3.68%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Gradual recovery: Forecasts indicate a moderate growth rate to 2028, with a 0.8% CAGR over the next five years.
- Continued impact of technological advancements in transport and changing mobility patterns.
- Potential influence of economic conditions and policy changes on passenger transport demand.
