The stone, sand, and clay quarrying sector in Italy employed 8.67 thousand workers in 2023. The forecast data indicates a downward trend from 2024 onwards, with a consistent annual decline: 8.34 thousand in 2024, 7.92 thousand in 2025, and dropping to 6.68 thousand by 2028. This reflects a cumulative decrease of 1.66 thousand employees over five years. The average year-on-year decline (CAGR) over this period is approximately -4.9%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements that may further reduce labor requirements.
- Economic fluctuations impacting construction and infrastructure projects.
- Environmental and regulatory changes influencing quarrying practices.
