The Italian Doors and Metal Windows industry has experienced a consistent decline in the number of employees from 2013 to 2024. In 2013, the industry employed around 81,000 persons. By 2023, this number had dropped to approximately 50,740, highlighting a steady downward trend. The average annual decline (CAGR) over the last five years has been -6.16%, with a sharp year-on-year decrease of -5.67% in 2023.
Notable points in recent history include a significant dip in 2019 with an -18.75% reduction, partially recovered by a 13.03% increase in 2020. However, the overall trend remains negative, reflecting challenges within the industry.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued automation and technological advancements in production processes may further reduce the need for manual labor.- Shifts towards sustainable building materials and methods could impact the demand for traditional metal doors and windows.- Economic factors, such as fluctuations in the construction sector and investments, will influence employment numbers.
