The forecast for Italy's metal manufacturing workforce indicates a steady increase in employment from 2024 through 2028. Starting at 50.66 thousand employees in 2024, the industry is expected to reach 53.5 thousand by 2028. This reflects a gradual annual growth trend over the five-year period. Compared to the employment level in 2023, which stood at 50.0 thousand, the year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.88%. Similarly, from 2025 to 2026, the growth rate is around 1.47%, followed by 1.20% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.94% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 stands at roughly 1.42%.

Future trends to watch for include: