The forecasted number of full-time equivalent R&D personnel in Italy's mining and quarrying sector shows a slight and consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, with figures dropping from 509.6 in 2024 to 473 in 2028. Analyzing the year-on-year percentage change, there is an annual decrease of approximately 2% to 2.5%. The CAGR over this period indicates an average annual reduction of about 1.9%.
- The decline suggests a potential contraction or optimization in the sector.
- Factors to watch include technological advancements, industry investment in R&D, and regulatory impacts, which could influence these trends positively or negatively.
