The forecast for self-employed individuals in Italy's coke and refined petroleum products manufacturing sector suggests a sharp decline from 2026 onward, following stable levels in 2024 and 2025. The values show no year-on-year change between 2024 and 2025, maintaining at 100 jobs. However, by 2026, expected jobs drop to zero and remain there through 2028. This indicates a potential infrastructure or policy shift impacting this employment category negatively. No prior data from 2023 has been mentioned for comparison purposes.

Future trends to watch for:

Regulatory changes impacting the manufacturing sector.
Economic shifts or policy developments influencing self-employment viability.
Technological advancements reducing the need for self-employed roles.
Transition to sustainable energy sources affecting traditional petroleum industries.