The forecast for self-employed individuals in Italy's publishing sector indicates a declining trend in total working hours. In 2024, the sector is projected to have 17.36 million hours, decreasing annually to 16.63 million hours by 2028. This represents an average year-on-year decrease of about 0.8%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 highlights a negative growth rate of approximately 1% per year, suggesting a sustained downturn in activity levels for self-employed workers in the sector.

Future trends to watch include:

An increase in digital content consumption potentially affecting traditional publishing roles.
Shifts in consumer preferences that may demand new skills and adaptability from self-employed workers.
The impact of evolving technologies like artificial intelligence on the publishing industry, potentially altering job structures and opportunities.