The employment in high- and medium-high R&D intensive activities in Italy is projected to grow steadily from 1.45 million units in 2024 to 1.47 million units in 2028. This represents minimal growth, with a year-on-year increase of around 0.68% annually over these years. It started in 2023 at approximately 1.44 million units, indicating a slight but consistent upward trend.

For future trends to watch:

The potential impact of digitalization and technological advancements on R&D activities.
The influence of governmental or EU policies and incentives on R&D employment.
Evolving global economic conditions and their effect on Italy's R&D sector.