Unemployment Rate in Italy increased to 6.50 percent in May from 6.10 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Italy's unemployment rate reached 7.6 percent in 2023, the lowest value since 2009. Forecasts suggest that it will stabilize around 7.5 percent between 2024 and 2026. The regions with the highest unemployment rates were in the south. Campania, Calabria, and Sicily registered rates from 15.8 percent to 17.4 percent, a large difference when compared to the northern regions, as only 2.8 percent of residents in Trentino South-Tyrol were unemployed, the lowest share nationwide. Young people mostly impacted Figures about the youth unemployment rate show that the financial crisis impacted the young working population significantly. Between 2004 and 2007, the share of unemployed individuals aged 15 to 24 years was declining. Subsequently, between 2008 and 2014, the rate almost doubled. In this case, southern regions had the largest share of young people without a job. In Sicily, Campania, and Calabria, more than one third of the population aged between 15 and 24 years was unemployed in 2022. Women more often unemployed In most of the Italian regions, the share of young unemployed women was higher than those of young males. In both Campania and Sicily, 50 percent of women aged 15 to 24 years did not have a job. Sicily was the region in Italy with the highest rate of unemployed young men. In this region, 51 percent of males were unemployed, almost five times more than in Trentino-South Tyrol, where the unemployment rate of young men stood at around nine percent.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Italy increased to 21.60 percent in May from 19.90 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Between 2018 and 2024, the unemployment rate in Italy slightly decreased. As of July 2024, the rate stood at 6.5 percent, reaching the lowest figure since at least 2008. However, regional differences existed within the country. In 2023, seven southern Italian regions recorded the highest unemployment rates nationwide. In particular, Campania, Calabria, and Sicily registered the largest unemployed population. On the contrary, most of the regions recording the lowest unemployment rates were in the north. In Lombardy, the share of unemployed people was only four percent. Unemployment mostly affects young people Nationwide, the youth unemployment rate for the last quarter of 2023 was 24 percent, one of the highest rates in Europe. Southern regions also registered the highest unemployment rates among the young population. In 2022, more than two fifths of the people in Sicily and Campania aged between 15 and 24 years were unemployed, while in Calabria, Apulia, and Molise, around 30 percent of the youth were out of work. Many young adults living with their parents  A consequence of the country's high unemployment rate could be seen in the percentages of young adults living with their parents. In 2022, more than 70 percent of young men were living with their parents, whereas the share of young women was slightly lower. In Europe, most young adults often stay with their parents in areas affected by the financial crisis. High unemployment, low wages for career starters, and lack of financial resources, impact this lifestyle choice of many young Italians.

Italy - Unemployment rate was 6.30% in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Unemployment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Italy - Unemployment rate reached a record high of 13.10% in December of 2014 and a record low of 5.90% in December of 2024.

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In 2024, the unemployment rate in Italy was around seven percent, while it could reach 7.6 percent by 2029.Economy and employment in Italy Since reaching a decade low in 2007, unemployment in Italy has experienced considerable surges, most notably after 2011. This is mainly the cause of their late 2000s recession, originally triggered by the global crisis. Additionally, Italy experienced its highest spike in national debt in 2024, indicating that it is becoming more dependent on other nations to fund and fuel its economy. A significant reason for the country’s national debt is inefficient budgeting. Italy among the global leading importersItaly earned a place as one of the top 20 leading import countries worldwide, ahead of prominent exporters such as Canada and Mexico. This signifies that the country is capable of producing and selling goods, however, requires funding from other countries to complete the job, which subsequently leads to a higher national debt. Conversely, since 2013, the trade balance of goods has always recorded positive figures, registering a trade deficit only in 2022.

Employment Rate in Italy increased to 62.90 percent in May from 62.70 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Italy Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Italy Labour Market: Unemployment Rate data was reported at 6.500 % in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.900 % for Jan 2025. Italy Labour Market: Unemployment Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 8.766 % from Jan 2004 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.427 % in Nov 2014 and a record low of 5.200 % in Aug 2024. Italy Labour Market: Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Italian National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G035: Activity, Employment and Unemployment. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Italy Unemployment Rate: South & Islands data was reported at 18.369 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.230 % for Jan 2018. Italy Unemployment Rate: South & Islands data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.872 % from Jan 1977 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.636 % in Jan 2014 and a record low of 7.495 % in Jan 1977. Italy Unemployment Rate: South & Islands data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G040: Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate.

According to a forecast from May 2024, the unemployment rate in Italy could reach 7.5 percent by the end of the year, two percentage points less than 2021, when the COVID-19 outbreak had a disastrous impact on the labor market. The rate is then expected to drop to 7.3 percent in 2025. Weak employment situation Unemployment in Italy started increasing after the 2008 financial crisis and peaked at 12.7 percent in 2014. It mostly affected the young population. Similarly, the youth unemployment rate also increased significantly during the same period, reaching over 40 percent in 2014. Even if the figures decreased in the following years, in 2022 the rates were still particularly high in the southern regions. Indeed, the youth unemployment rate in the regions of Sicily and Campania stood at around 43 percent. COVID-19 impact on the economy The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak had a serious impact on Italy’s economy. In June 2020, most Italian respondents declared that the coronavirus pandemic had impacted or would impact their personal incomes in the future. In addition, the fear of losing the job due to the pandemic has been increasing in the country, with more than half of respondents worrying about this in July 2020.

Key information about Italy Unemployment Rate

• Italy Unemployment Rate increased to 6.28% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 6.22% in Dec 2024.
• Italy Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1983 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 9.10%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 13.21% in Nov 2014 and a record low of 5.72% in Nov 2024.
• The data is reported by reported by CEIC Data.
• In the latest reports, Italy Population reached 58.99 million people in Dec 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Male: 15 Years or over for Italy (LFHUTTMAITM647S) from Jan 1983 to Apr 2025 about Italy, males, and unemployment.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Italy (LRUNTTTTITQ156S) from Q1 1998 to Q4 2024 about 15 years +, Italy, unemployment, and rate.

Italy Unemployment Rate: sa: North data was reported at 6.660 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.678 % for Jan 2018. Italy Unemployment Rate: sa: North data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.052 % from Oct 1992 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.800 % in Jan 2014 and a record low of 3.367 % in Apr 2007. Italy Unemployment Rate: sa: North data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G041: Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate: Seasonally Adjusted.

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Italy: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 6.81 percent, a decline from 6.84 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1980 to 2030 is 8.97 percent. The minimum value, 6.2 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 12.78 percent was recorded in 2014.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Italy increased to 3.30 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 2.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Italy Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Italy Unemployment Rate: Long Term: Center data was reported at 5.442 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.553 % for Jan 2018. Italy Unemployment Rate: Long Term: Center data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.844 % from Oct 1992 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.227 % in Oct 2014 and a record low of 2.230 % in Jul 2007. Italy Unemployment Rate: Long Term: Center data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G040: Labour Force Survey: Unemployment Rate.