Italy Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Italy's youth unemployment stood at 20.55% in 2025, a rise of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.87% by 2026. Italy ranked 137th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12.53% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 14.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 16.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.55% | +0.30pp | #137 |
| 2024 | 20.25% | −2.48pp | #135 |
| 2023 | 22.73% | −0.98pp | #144 |
| 2022 | 23.70% | −5.96pp | #147 |
| 2021 | 29.67% | +0.04pp | #153 |
| 2020 | 29.63% | +0.53pp | #148 |
| 2019 | 29.10% | −3.08pp | #157 |
| 2018 | 32.19% | −2.54pp | #161 |
| 2017 | 34.73% | −3.03pp | #165 |
| 2016 | 37.76% | −2.56pp | #173 |
| 2015 | 40.32% | −2.35pp | #172 |
| 2014 | 42.67% | +2.65pp | #175 |
| 2013 | 40.02% | +4.73pp | #170 |
| 2012 | 35.29% | +6.15pp | #166 |
| 2011 | 29.15% | +1.24pp | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's youth unemployment was 20.55% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Italy's youth unemployment peaked at 42.67% in 2014.
The lowest youth unemployment in Italy was 20.25% in 2024.
Italy ranks 137th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's youth unemployment is projected to reach 16.87% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Italy in 2025 was 20.55%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_youth-unemployment,
title = {Italy Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}