In 2023, the number of employees in the wearing apparel sector in Italy stood above 169,000. The forecast indicates a steady decline in employment from 2024 to 2028, reducing from approximately 168,520 to 164,410 employees. The year-on-year percentage change is projected at around -0.62% on average for each year, reflecting a gradual decrease. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals an average annual decline of about 0.65% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Automation and technology integration impacting employment numbers.
- Shifts in consumer preferences potentially dictating labor demand.
- Global economic factors affecting domestic manufacturing and exports.