Gross investment in the software publishing sector in Italy has seen significant fluctuations over the past decade. Starting from a modest €2.5 million in 2013, investments peaked dramatically in certain years, such as 2015 (€7 million) and 2017 (€7.3 million), before experiencing sharp declines and recoveries. In 2023, despite being slightly lower at €3.9 million, the sector has shown relative stability with zero year-on-year variation.
Noteworthy year-on-year variations include a significant drop of 84.29% in 2016 and a sharp increase of 563.64% in 2017. However, the sector has shown an overall cooling trend in recent years, with a slight decline expected in the coming years as indicated by the forecasted 5-year CAGR of -1.08% and an overall forecasted growth rate of -5.26% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for digital transformation initiatives, evolving regulatory compliance requirements, and the emergence of new technologies such as AI and machine learning which can drive renewed investment in the sector. Additionally, economic factors such as government incentives and market demand will play crucial roles in determining the trajectory of investment in software publishing in Italy.