The leisure employment sector in Italy saw various fluctuations from 2015 to 2023. In 2023, it stood at 150.57 thousand employees. From 2017 to 2019, the sector experienced a slight decline, with a notable drop in 2019 by 1.17%. However, it rebounded in 2020 with a 1.31% increase and continued to grow gradually through 2023, showing a consistent annual growth rate of around 0.6%.
Key trends from 2017 to 2023 include:
- Significant growth in 2017 with a 5.66% year-on-year increase.
- Slight decline in 2019 with a 1.17% decrease.
- Gradual growth from 2020 onwards, averaging around 0.6% per year.
Over the next five years, the sector is forecasted to follow a steady upward trajectory, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.46% and an overall growth rate of 2.33% by 2028. Future trends to watch include evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements in the leisure industry, potentially leading to job creation and further sector expansion.
