Italy Unemployment Rate
Unemployment as % of total labor force SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Overview
Italy's unemployment rate stood at 6.39% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. The IMF projects 6.65% by 2025. Italy ranked 116th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Unemployment Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 6.81% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 6.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 6.87% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 6.80% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 6.72% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 6.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.39% | −0.18pp | #116 |
| 2024 | 6.50% | −1.18pp | #122 |
| 2023 | 7.63% | −0.49pp | #134 |
| 2022 | 8.07% | −1.46pp | #135 |
| 2021 | 9.50% | +0.13pp | #137 |
| 2020 | 9.19% | −0.72pp | #133 |
| 2019 | 9.88% | −0.72pp | #144 |
| 2018 | 10.54% | −0.76pp | #147 |
| 2017 | 11.21% | −0.51pp | #150 |
| 2016 | 11.69% | −0.33pp | #149 |
| 2015 | 11.90% | −0.89pp | #152 |
| 2014 | 12.68% | +0.32pp | #156 |
| 2013 | 12.15% | +1.26pp | #149 |
| 2012 | 10.66% | +2.08pp | #137 |
| 2011 | 8.36% | −0.14pp | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The fall in oil prices and global stock market optimism could indirectly benefit Italy's economy by reducing business costs and boosting confidence, potentially supporting its 6.39% unemployment rate. However, the broader demographic shifts towards aging societies, as noted in the news, represent a significant long-term structural factor influencing Italy's labor market and future unemployment trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's unemployment rate was 6.39% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's unemployment rate peaked at 12.68% in 2014.
The lowest unemployment rate in Italy was 6.08% in 2007.
Italy ranks 116th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's unemployment rate is projected to reach 6.65% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The unemployment rate of Italy in 2025 was 6.39%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_unemployment-rate,
title = {Italy Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/unemployment-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}