Between 2013 and 2023, the number of self-employed people in the agricultural products and livestock sector in Italy exhibited a general declining trend, decreasing from 458.7 thousand to 409.8 thousand persons. The year-on-year variations showed some fluctuations, with occasional slight increases but predominantly decreases. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018 to 2023) was -1.68%, reflecting a consistent downward trend in this period.
The future forecasts predict a continued decrease in the number of self-employed individuals in this sector, with an expected figure of 389.9 thousand by 2028. The forecasted average decline per year over the next five years is projected to be at a CAGR of -0.78%, signaling a steady but slower rate of decline compared to the previous five years. The overall reduction anticipated from 2024 to 2028 is 3.82%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in agriculture, potential policy changes affecting the agricultural sector, and shifts in market demand for agricultural products. These factors could influence the rate of decline or even lead to stabilization or growth in self-employed individuals within this sector.
