In 2023, employment in Italy's textile weaving sector was recorded at approximately 20.25 thousand full-time equivalents. The annual employment forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a declining trend, with a year-on-year decrease averaging 2% from 2024-2025 and continuing similarly through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period suggests a consistent contraction in employment at around 2.63% per year on average. This indicates a continuous reduction in workforce needs, likely due to automation and shifting production trends.
Future trends to watch include increased automation and digitalization within the industry, which may further influence employment patterns, alongside global competitive pressures and sustainability demands potentially transforming the sector’s workforce dynamics.
