The event catering sector in Italy has shown variable employment trends over the years. Between 2013 and 2019, the sector generally experienced growth with some dips, notably in 2014 and 2015. The year 2020 marked a significant downturn with a 63.71% decrease due to the pandemic. Recovery began in 2021, with substantial increases of 88.74% and 29.03% in 2022. In 2023, employment stood at 8.36 thousand full-time equivalents, indicating a 15.45% rise from the previous year. The 5-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was 1.84%, showing moderate growth.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data suggests a stable increase in employment, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.56% and total growth of 2.84% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of economic fluctuations, changes in event popularity, and technology integration in event management.
