The employment forecast in the Italian forging, pressing, stamping, and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy sector shows a stable upward trend from 34.61 thousand FTEs in 2024 to 34.69 thousand in 2028. With a modest year-on-year increase of approximately 0.06%, the sector's workforce is expanding steadily. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projected over these five years reflects slow but consistent growth.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in manufacturing processes that could influence employment levels.
Potential shifts in global demand for metal products that may impact Italian production needs.
Policy and regulatory changes in the EU affecting the metal industry.
Evolving workforce skill requirements as automation and digitalization advance.