The number of self-employed persons in the scientific R&D sector in Italy is projected to remain stable at 16,000 people annually from 2024 to 2028. This represents no change from the number in 2023. The stability in these figures over the forecasted period suggests no significant year-on-year variation, indicating a flat growth rate with a CAGR of 0% over five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential policy changes encouraging or deterring self-employment in the scientific sector.
Technological advances that could impact the need for flexible or independent research professionals.
Global economic conditions affecting funding and investment in R&D.
Educational shifts influencing the supply of skilled self-employed researchers.