Forecast: Higher Education Researchers Number by Qualification in Italy

The number of higher education researchers in Italy is forecasted to grow steadily from 82.45 thousand persons in 2024 to 84.59 thousand persons in 2028. In 2023, the actual number of researchers was 81.92 thousand persons. Analyzing the data year-over-year, the percentage increase is consistent: 0.65% from 2024 to 2025, 0.65% from 2025 to 2026, 0.63% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.63% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period (2024-2028) is approximately 0.65%.

Key future trends to watch for:

- Potential impacts of government policies on research funding and university budgets.

- Influence of international collaborations and mobility on the number of researchers.

- Technological advancements and their effect on research methodologies and demand for researchers.

- Economic conditions influencing employment and career prospects in academia.

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