Air passenger transport employment in Italy grew steadily from 13.77 thousand employees in 2015 to 15.4 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year variation fluctuated, notably with a downturn in 2020 (-0.62%) due to the pandemic. The 5-year CAGR was 1.07% in 2023. From 2024 onwards, the employment is forecasted to rise consistently, reaching 15.95 thousand by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.55% and a forecasted 5-year growth rate of 2.8%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing demand for air travel post-pandemic recovery
- Technological advancements and automation in airline operations
- Regulatory changes and their impact on workforce requirements
- Expansion of low-cost carriers
- Environmental sustainability initiatives driving employment shifts
