Employment in Italy’s Plumbing, Heat, and Air-Conditioning Installation sector stood at 80.7 thousand FTEs in 2023. From 2013 to 2019, the sector experienced moderate fluctuations, with some years showing a slight increase, while others saw declines. Starting in 2020, however, there has been a consistent downward trend.

Year-on-year variation registered -2.67% in 2023, following -2.62% in 2022 and -2.54% in 2021. Over the past five years, the sector has had a CAGR of -2%, with future forecasts indicating a further annual decline at a rate of -2.28%, amounting to a total decrease of -10.88% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in plumbing and HVAC systems, which could affect employment needs.
Policy changes toward energy efficiency and green building, potentially impacting sector demand.
Market demand fluctuations based on economic conditions and construction industry health.