The employment in the Specialized Construction Activities sector in Italy was 371 thousand full-time equivalents (FTEs) in 2023. Forecasts for the subsequent years indicate a downward trend. By 2025, employment is projected to decline to 343.02 thousand FTEs, marking a decrease of 3.97% from the year before. By 2026, this figure further decreases by 4.09% to 328.97 thousand FTEs. The trend continues with a 4.22% drop in 2027 to 315.06 thousand FTEs and a 4.40% decrease to 301.28 thousand FTEs in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 shows an average annual decline of 4.04%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of digital transformation within the sector, such as increased automation and adoption of construction technologies, which may influence employment dynamics. Additionally, macroeconomic factors and policy changes related to infrastructure development and green building initiatives will be crucial in shaping the sector’s employment outlook.