The forecasted total hours worked in Italy's chemical, rubber, plastics, fuel products, and other non-metallic mineral products sectors show a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. The forecast indicates a decrease from 888.65 million hours in 2024 to 840.98 million hours by 2028, showing a consistent annual decline. From 2023, the total hours worked are expected to decrease, reflecting clear year-on-year contraction.
- 2024: Decreasing trend begins with an 888.65 million hours forecast.
- 2025: 876.37 million hours, a year-on-year decrease from 2024.
- 2026: 864.33 million hours, continuing the downward pattern.
- 2027: 852.54 million hours, maintaining the reducing trajectory.
- 2028: 840.98 million hours, illustrating ongoing contraction.
Potential trends to monitor include technological advancements in automation that could accelerate this decline, shifts in global demand affecting production levels, and environmental regulations that may influence industry practices and workforce requirements. Tracking these factors will be crucial for anticipating future workforce needs and industry adjustments.
