The food services employment in Italy has demonstrated a steady increase from 2015 to 2023, growing from 994.58 thousand employees in 2015 to 1108.3 thousand employees in 2023. Annual variations indicate moderate growth, with notable figures being a high 3.93% increase in 2017 and relatively lower increases in subsequent years, maintaining between 0.23% to 0.68%. In 2023, employment stood at 1108.3 thousand employees. Over the last five years (2019-2023), the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was modest at 0.55%.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict continued but slower growth, with a CAGR of 0.43% and an overall growth rate of 2.18%, reaching 1139.0 thousand employees by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Automation and digital transformation within the food services sector
- Impact of economic conditions and consumer spending on employment rates
- Adaptation to sustainable and health-focused food service practices
- Potential growth in demand for specialized and artisanal food services
