In 2023, the number of employees in the sports goods industry in Italy stood at 4.80 thousand. The forecast from 2024 indicates a slight decline annually, reaching 4.76 thousand by 2028. Between 2024 and 2025, there is a minor decrease of approximately 0.21%, with a continuing subtle downtrend observed through to 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is negative, at -0.16%, signaling a gradual reduction in employment within this sector.

Future trends to watch for:

Automation and technological advancements impacting employment dynamics.
Changes in consumer preferences for sports goods potentially influencing industry employment rates.
Regulatory shifts and economic conditions affecting the sports goods sector in Italy.