The employment in the Wearing Apparel sector in Italy has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. After a sharp decline of 8.46% in 2013 and 9.18% in 2014, the sector saw stabilization around 2015-2016. A rebound was observed in 2017 with a 9% increase. Although there was a slight dip in 2018, the sector showed a modest recovery with a year-on-year growth of 0.77% in 2019. The employment fell drastically by 18.38% in 2020 due to the pandemic's impact but bounced back by 10.61% in 2021 and continued growing steadily, reaching 129.6 thousand FTEs in 2023. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a slight decline with a CAGR of -0.45%, projecting a gradual decrease to 126.03 thousand FTEs by 2028.

Key future trends to monitor in the Wearing Apparel sector in Italy include:

The impact of digital transformation and automation on employment.
Changes in consumer behavior towards sustainable and locally produced apparel.
The potential influence of trade policies and economic conditions in the Eurozone.
Likely resurgence in demand post-pandemic and its effect on employment.