The forecast analysis for the self-employed workforce in Italy's rubber, plastics, and other non-metallic mineral products manufacturing sector shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 34.3 thousand units and decreasing annually to 31.5 thousand units. This indicates a trend of decreasing self-employment in the sector, with a year-on-year decline averaging around 2% annually. This trend suggests potential structural shifts within the industry, perhaps due to technological advancements or changes in market demand. As of 2023, the self-employed numbers stood close to the 2024 value, indicative of an onset of this declining trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of automation and technology advancements on self-employment opportunities.
- Shifts in global demand affecting local production and self-employment rates.
- Government policies supporting innovation could reverse declining self-employment trends.
