Europe & Central Asia
Italy Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.4%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-1.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
12.7%
Recorded in 2014
Record Low
6.1%
Recorded in 2007
10-Year Average
9.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Italy's unemployment rate of 6.39% is a significant improvement from previous years, indicating a gradual recovery of the labor market. The country's economy has been impacted by various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic trends. This rate suggests that Italy still faces challenges in providing employment opportunities for its workforce.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.4% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | 1.1% | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 7.6% | 0.4% | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | 1.4% | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 9.5% | 0.3% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 9.2% | 0.7% | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 9.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 10.5% | 0.7% | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | 0.5% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 11.7% | 0.2% | -1.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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