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Italy Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.1% in April
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.1% in April 2026 from 5.2% in March, below market expectations of 5.3%. This marked the lowest level on record, as the number of unemployed individuals fell by 18 thousand month-on-month to 1.31 million, with declines recorded among both men and women and across all age groups except those aged 35–49. The employment rate rose 63.1% from 62.7% in each of the previous three months, with the number of employed persons rising by 123 thousand to a record 24.34 million. The inactivity rate decreased to 33.4%, the lowest in six months, from 33.7% a month ago. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell back to a record low of 16.9% from 17.7% in March.
Published on 2026-05-29

Italy Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.1% in April
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.1% in April 2026 from 5.2% in March, below market expectations of 5.3%. This marked the lowest level on record, as the number of unemployed individuals fell by 18,000 month-on-month to 1.31 million, with declines recorded among both men and women and across all age groups except those aged 35–49. The employment rate rose 63.1% from 62.7% in each of the previous three months, with the number of employed persons rising by 123 thousand to 24.34 million. The inactivity rate decreased to 33.4% from 33.7%. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell back to a record low of 16.9% from 17.7% in March.
Published on 2026-05-29

Italy Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.1% in April
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.1% in April 2026 from 5.2% in March, below market expectations of 5.3%. This marked the lowest level since the current data series began in 2004, as the number of unemployed individuals fell by 18 thousand month-on-month to 1.31 million, with declines recorded among both men and women and across all age groups except those aged 35–49. The employment rate rose to 63.1% from 62.7% in each of the previous three months, with the number of employed persons rising by 123 thousand to a record 24.34 million. Despite the increase, the country's employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. The inactivity rate decreased to 33.4%, the lowest in six months, from 33.7% a month ago. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell back to a record low of 16.9% from 17.7% in March.
Published on 2026-05-29

Italy Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.1% in April
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.1% in April 2026 from 5.2% in March, below market expectations of 5.3%. This marked the lowest level on record, as the number of unemployed individuals fell by 18 thousand month-on-month to 1.31 million, with declines recorded among both men and women and across all age groups except those aged 35–49. The employment rate rose 63.1% from 62.7% in each of the previous three months, with the number of employed persons rising by 123 thousand to a record 24.34 million. Despite the increase, ?the country's employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. The inactivity rate fell to a six-month low of 33.4% from 33.7% a month ago. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, dropped to 16.9%, the lowest level since at least 2004, from 17.7% in March.
Published on 2026-05-29

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to 5.2% in March
The unemployment rate in Italy fell to 5.2% in March 2026 from an upwardly revised 5.4% in February, slightly below market expectations of 5.3%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 38 thousand month-on-month to 1.32 million, with decreases observed across both genders and most age groups, except for those aged 15–24. The employment rate remained steady at 62.4%, with the number of employed persons falling by just 12 thousand to 24.12 million. The country’s employment rate continues to rank among the lowest in the euro zone. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, rose to 18.1% in March from a record low of 17.6% in February.
Published on 2026-04-30

Italy Jobless Rate Picks Up to 5.3%
The unemployment rate in Italy edged up to 5.3% in February 2026 from an upwardly revised 5.2% in January, which was the lowest level on record. The latest figure came in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 36 thousand month-on-month, reaching 1.36 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 62.4% from 62.6%, with the number of employed persons falling by 29 thousand to 24.15 million. The drop affected both permanent and temporary employees, while the number of self-employed workers increased. The country’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, dropped to a record low of 17.6% in February from 18.5% in January. The inactivity rate held steady at 33.9%.
Published on 2026-04-01

Italy Jobless Rate Picks Up to 5.3%
The unemployment rate in Italy edged up to 5.3% in February 2026 from an upwardly revised 5.2% in January, which was the lowest level on record. The latest figure came in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 36 thousand month-on-month, reaching 1.36 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 62.4% from 62.6%, with the number of employed persons falling by 29 thousand to 24.15 million. The drop affected both permanent and temporary employees, while the number of self-employed workers increased. The country’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, dropped to a record low of 17.6% in February from 18.5% in January. The inactivity rate held steady at 33.9%.
Published on 2026-04-01

Italy Jobless Rate Picks Up to 5.3%
The unemployment rate in Italy edged up to 5.3% in February 2026 from an upwardly revised 5.2% in January, which was the lowest level on record. The latest figure came in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 36 thousand month-on-month, reaching 1.36 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate fell to 62.4% from 62.6%, with the number of employed persons falling by 29 thousand to 24.15 million. The drop affected both permanent and temporary employees, while the number of self-employed workers increased. The country’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. Meanwhile, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, dropped to a record low of 17.6% in February from 18.5% in January. The inactivity rate held steady at 33.9%.
Published on 2026-04-01

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 5.1% in January 2026, following a downwardly revised 5.5% in December, below market forecasts of 5.6% and marking the lowest level on record. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 99 thousand from a month earlier to 1.305 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate rose to 62.6% from 62.4%, with the economy adding 80 thousand jobs during the month. Job gains were concentrated among men and across all age groups except those aged 15-24. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 to 24 years old, fell to an eleven-month low of 18.9% in January from 20.9% in the previous month. The inactivity rate edged higher to 33.9% from 33.8%.
Published on 2026-03-04

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 5.1% in January 2026, following a downwardly revised 5.5% in December 2025, below market forecasts of 5.6%, marking the lowest level on record. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 99 thousand from a month earlier to 1.305 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate rose to 62.6% from 62.4%, with the economy adding 80 thousand jobs during the month. Job gains were concentrated among men and across all age groups except those aged 15-24. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 to 24 years old, fell to an eleven-month low of 18.9% in January from 20.9% in the previous month. The inactivity rate edged higher to 33.9% from 33.8%.
Published on 2026-03-04

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 5.1% in January 2026, following a downwardly revised 5.5% in December, below market forecasts of 5.6%, marking the lowest level on record. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 99 thousand from a month earlier to 1.305 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate rose to 62.6% from 62.4%, with the economy adding 80 thousand jobs during the month. Job gains were concentrated among men and across all age groups except those aged 15-24. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 to 24 years old, fell to an eleven-month low of 18.9% in January from 20.9% in the previous month. The inactivity rate edged higher to 33.9% from 33.8%.
Published on 2026-03-04

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 5.1% in January 2026, following a downwardly revised 5.5% in December 2025, below market forecasts of 5.6% and marking the lowest level on record. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 99 thousand from a month earlier to 1.305 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate rose to 62.6% from 62.4%, with the economy adding 80 thousand jobs during the month. Job gains were concentrated among men and across all age groups except those aged 15-24. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 to 24 years old, fell to an eleven-month low of 18.9% in January from 20.9% in the previous month. The inactivity rate edged higher to 33.9% from 33.8%.
Published on 2026-03-04

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from 5.8%, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropping by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million, affecting both men and women, as well as all age groups except those aged 25–34, where the number of unemployed rose slightly. At the same time, the employment rate was down to 62.6% from 62.7, with the number of employed persons falling by 34 thousand to 24.19 million. Youth unemployment also fell to 18.8% from 19.6%. Meanwhile, the inactivity rate remains unchanged at 33.2%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million, affecting both men and women, as well as all age groups except those aged 25–34, where the number of unemployed rose slightly. At the same time, the employment rate was down to 62.6% from 62.7, with the number of employed persons decreasing by 34 thousand to 24.19 million. Italy's employment rate was one of the lowest in the euro zone. Additionally, youth unemployment, measuring job-seekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to 18.8% from 19.6%. Meanwhile, the inactivity rate remains unchanged at 33.2%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate went down to 62.6% from 62.7%, with the economy shedding 34 thousand jobs during the month. Job losses were concentrated among women, fixed-term employees, and the self-employed, as well as in the 15-24 and 35-49 age groups. Italy’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. In addition, youth unemployment, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to a nine-month low of 18.8% in November from 19.6% in October. The inactivity rate rose slightly to 33.5% from 33.3%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from 5.8%, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million, affecting both men and women, as well as all age groups except those aged 25–34, where the number of unemployed rose slightly. At the same time, the employment rate was down to 62.6% from 62.7, with the number of employed persons decreasing by 34 thousand to 24.19 million. Youth unemployment also fell to 18.8% from 19.6%. Meanwhile, the inactivity rate remains unchanged at 33.2%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate went down to 62.6% from 62.7%, with the economy shedding 34 thousand jobs during the month. Job losses were concentrated among women, fixed-term employees, and the self-employed, as well as in the 15-24 and 35-49 age groups. Italy’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. In addition, youth unemployment, measuring job-seekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to 18.8% from 19.6%. The inactivity rate remains unchanged at 33.2%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Hits Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6%. This was the lowest jobless rate on record, as the number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate went down to 62.6% from 62.7%, with the economy shedding 34 thousand jobs during the month. Job losses were concentrated among women, fixed-term employees, and the self-employed, as well as in the 15-24 and 35-49 age groups. Italy’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to a nine-month low of 18.8% in November from 19.6% in October. The inactivity rate rose slightly to 33.5% from 33.3%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 5.7%
The unemployment rate in Italy ticked down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6%. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate went down to 62.6% from 62.7%, with the economy shedding 34 thousand jobs during the month. Job losses were concentrated among women, fixed-term employees, and the self-employed, as well as in the 15-24 and 35-49 age groups. Italy’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to a nine-month low of 18.8% in November from 19.6% in October. The inactivity rate rose slightly to 33.5% from 33.3%.
Published on 2026-01-08

Italy Jobless Rate Hits Record Low
The unemployment rate in Italy edged down to 5.7% in November 2025 from a downwardly revised 5.8% in October, below market forecasts of 6% and marking the lowest level on record. The number of unemployed individuals dropped by 30 thousand from a month earlier to 1.469 million. Meanwhile, the employment rate went down to 62.6% from 62.7%, with the economy shedding 34 thousand jobs during the month. Job losses were concentrated among women, fixed-term employees, and the self-employed, as well as in the 15-24 and 35-49 age groups. Italy’s employment rate remained among the lowest in the euro zone. In addition, the youth unemployment rate, measuring jobseekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to a nine-month low of 18.8% in November from 19.6% in October. The inactivity rate rose slightly to 33.5% from 33.3%.
Published on 2026-01-08