Between 2013 and 2023, gross investment in the civil engineering sector in Italy showed significant volatility. After a sharp decrease in 2014, investment experienced a substantial rebound in 2015. Thereafter, variations in year-on-year growth indicated fluctuations, with notable increases in 2017 and 2020, but downturns in 2019, 2021, and subsequent years. In 2023, the gross investment stood at 685.4 million Euros, with a year-on-year variation of -2%.
Looking ahead from 2024, forecasts predict a consistent decline in investments, with an average annual decrease of 1.6% from 2024 to 2028, indicating a cumulative decline of 7.77% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of government policies on infrastructure spending
- Economic factors, such as inflation and interest rates, affecting investment capabilities
- Technological advancements and their influence on the civil engineering sector's efficiency and costs