The number of self-employed persons in Italy's electricity, gas, and water supply; sewerage, waste management, and remediation sectors is forecasted to remain at 8,000 until 2025, then decrease to 7,000 from 2026 through 2028. In 2023, the figures stood at 8,000 persons. This represents a forecasted 12.5% decline over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, with a decrease starting in 2026 and resulting in a CAGR of -3.3%.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements could disrupt traditional self-employment roles, reducing demand.
Policy changes in waste management and renewable energies might create new opportunities.
Economic conditions may further influence market stability and self-employment levels.