In 2023, the number of female researchers in the manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery in Italy stood at a lower value than projected for 2024-2028, indicating a positive trend of growth in female participation. The year-on-year variation from 2024 to 2025 shows a 4.11% increase, from 2025 to 2026 a 3.84% rise, and 3.59% for the period 2026 to 2027. An expected 3.97% growth is anticipated from 2027 to 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual growth of approximately 3.85%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Efforts to further enhance female participation in traditionally male-dominated fields such as aerospace engineering.
- The potential impacts of policy changes and initiatives in Italy aimed at promoting gender equality in STEM industries.
- Technological advancements requiring diverse perspectives, which may foster greater inclusion moving forward.
