In 2023, the self-employed in Italy's motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers manufacturing sector contributed approximately 3.2 million hours. Forecasts for 2024 show a slight decrease to 3.1 million hours, continuing a year-on-year declining trend through 2028, with hours dropping to 2.82 million. The annual decline in hours worked by this group averages around 1.93% over these years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements potentially reducing the need for self-employment hours.
Shifts in industry demand potentially impacting self-employment patterns.
Regulatory changes influencing the sector's labor requirements.