In 2023, the number of young high growth enterprises, known as gazelles, in Italy's private security services stood at 26 enterprises. From 2024, forecasts indicate stabilization at 26 enterprises through 2025, followed by a slight increase to 27 enterprises from 2026 to 2028. The year-on-year variation shows no change from 2023 to 2025, with a 3.85% increase observed in 2026, which then holds steady through 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in security solutions could spur growth in gazelle enterprises.
Regulatory changes affecting private security operations may impact market dynamics.
Increased demand for private security services due to geopolitical or domestic issues could drive enterprise expansion.