The number of persons employed in the paper and paperboard industry in Italy is forecasted to remain stable at approximately 61.9 thousand employees from 2024 to 2028. Compared to previous data, no significant year-on-year variations are expected, indicating a stable employment scenario from 2024 onwards. Without 2023 data on hand, the value is back-calculated to have minimal deviation approaching 2024. The compound annual growth rate over the period reflects zero growth, pointing towards a stagnation of workforce numbers.

Future trends to watch include:

Technological advancements potentially influencing workforce needs and automation.
Sustainability trends affecting production processes in the paper and paperboard sector.
Economic factors and their impact on the industry’s employment dynamics in Italy.