From 2013 to 2023, the number of self-employed people in the IT services sector in Italy showed fluctuations with an overall decline. Starting from 121.5 thousand jobs in 2013 and decreasing to 110.1 thousand in 2023. There were significant drops in 2016 and 2020, while periods like 2018 and 2022 saw modest recoveries. The most recent years show a slight decrease of 2.65% between 2022 and 2023.

Future forecasts for 2024 to 2028 suggest a stabilization with modest growth. The CAGR over the next five years is expected to be around 0.46%, indicating a slight positive trend after the recent years of decline.

Future trends to watch for include:

Continued development of digital transformation and its impact on self-employment opportunities.
The effect of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain on the IT services job market.
The influence of EU regulations and support schemes on self-employment in the tech sector.