The total hours worked in Italy's agriculture, forestry, and seafood sectors are projected to experience a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 2.36 billion hours in 2024 and decreasing to 2.3 billion hours by 2028. This decline represents an average annual decrease of approximately 0.63% over these years. In 2023, the total hours worked stood at 2.37 billion hours, indicating the beginning of this downward trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements potentially reducing labor hours due to increased efficiency.
Environmental and policy changes impacting labor needs in these sectors.
Shifts in market demand for agriculture, forestry, and seafood products influencing labor requirements.