The telecom sector in Italy is forecasted to see a continuous decline in employment from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 72.3 thousand jobs in 2024, it is expected to decrease to 66.8 thousand jobs by 2028. Comparing year-on-year variations, employment is projected to drop by 1.93% from 2024 to 2025, 1.83% from 2025 to 2026, 2.01% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.05% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decline of approximately 1.91%.
In 2023, the number of jobs stood at approximately 73.6 thousand units. Looking to the future, automation, digitization, and shifts in consumer behavior, along with economic conditions and regulatory changes, are notable trends to monitor. These factors could further impact employment levels in the telecom sector, potentially accelerating the current downward trend or creating new opportunities for job growth in emerging areas of the industry.
