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Italy Jobless Rate at Over 6-1/2-Year Low of 9.7%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Italy fell to 9.7 percent in August of 2018 from a downwardly revised 10.2 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 10.5 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since January of 2012.
Published on 2018-10-01

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Since 2012
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Italy fell to 10.4 percent in July of 2018 from a downwardly revised 10.8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 10.8 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since March of 2012.
Published on 2018-08-31

Italy Jobless Rate Rises to 10.9% in June
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Italy increased to 10.9 percent in June of 2018 from 10.7 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 10.8 percent.
Published on 2018-07-31

Italy Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2012
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 10.7 percent in May of 2018 from a downwardly revised 11 percent in the previous month and well below market expectations of 11.1 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since August of 2012.
Published on 2018-07-02

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Up to 11.2% in April
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 11.2 percent in April 2018 from an upwardly revised 11.1 percent in the prior month and above market expectations of 10.9 percent. It was the highest jobless rate since January
Published on 2018-05-31

Italy Jobless Rate Steady at 11% in March
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 11 percent in March of 2018, the same pace as in the previous month and above market expectations of 10.9 percent.
Published on 2018-05-02

Italy Jobless Rate Falls to 10.9% in February
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 10.9 percent in February 2018 from 11.1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 11 percent. February's rate matched December's five-year low.
Published on 2018-04-04

Italy Jobless Rate Rises to 11.1% in January
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 11.1 percent in January 2018 from an upwardly revised 10.9 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 10.8 percent.
Published on 2018-03-01

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to Over 5-Year Low
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 10.8 percent in December 2017 from a downwardly revised 10.9 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 10.9 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since August 2012.
Published on 2018-01-31

Italian Jobless Rate at Over 5-Year Low
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 11 percent in November 2017 from 11.1 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. The jobless rate reached its lowest level since September 2012.
Published on 2018-01-09

Italy Jobless Rate Stable at 11.1% in October
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate stood at 11.1 percent in October of 2017, unchanged from September and in line with market expectations.The number of both unemployed and employed fell slightly.
Published on 2017-11-30

Italy September Jobless Rate Unchanged at 11.1%
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate stood at 11.1 percent in September 2017, unchanged from the revised August's figure and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed persons fell by 5 thousand from the previous month while employment increased by 2 thousand.
Published on 2017-10-31

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 11.2% in August
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell slightly to 11.2 percent in August of 2017 from 11.3 percent in July, in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 42 thousand from the previous month and employment went up by 36 thousand.
Published on 2017-10-02

Italy Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11.3% in July
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose slightly to 11.3 percent in July 2017 from an upwardly revised 11.2 percent in June and above market expectations of 11.1 percent. The number of unemployed persons increased by 61 thousand from the previous month and employment went up by 59 thousand.
Published on 2017-08-31

Italian Unemployment Rate Drops to 11.1% in June
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 11.1 percent in June 2017 from 11.3 percent in May and below market expectations of 11.3 percent. The number of unemployed persons declined by 57 thousand from the previous month while employment increased by 23 thousand.
Published on 2017-07-31

Italian Unemployment Rate Rises To 11.3% In May
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate edged up to 11.3 percent in May 2017 from the revised April's figure of 11.2 percent and above market expectations of 11.1 percent. The number of unemployed persons rose by 44 thousand from the previous month while employment decreased by 51 thousand.
Published on 2017-07-03

Italy Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2012
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 11.1 percent in April of 2017 compared to a downwardly revised 11.5 percent in March and lower than market expectations of 11.6 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since September of 2012. The number of unemployed decreased by 106 thousand from the previous month and employed persons increased by 94 thousand. As a result, the employment rate rose to 57.9 percent from 57.7 percent in March.
Published on 2017-05-31

Italy Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Rises In March
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 11.7 percent in March of 2017 from 11.5 percent in February and higher than market expectations of 11.5 percent. The number of unemployed increased by 1.4 percent from the previous month and employment was almost unchanged.
Published on 2017-05-02

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls To 6-Month Low In February
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased to 11.5 percent in February of 2017 compared to a downwardly revised 11.8 percent in January and lower than market expectations of 11.9 percent. It is the lowest reading since August last year, as the number of unemployed persons decreased by 82.5 thousand from the previous month and employment increased by 23 thousand. Meanwhile, the employment rate stood at 57.5 percent.
Published on 2017-04-03

Italy Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 1-1/2-Year High
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate stood at 11.9 percent in January 2017, unchanged from the revised December's figure and slightly lower than market expectations of 12 percent. It was the highest reading since June 2015, as the number of unemployed persons rose by 2 thousand from the previous month and employment increased by 30 thousand.
Published on 2017-03-02

Italian Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 18-Month High
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate came in at 12 percent in December 2016, unchanged from the revised November's figure and higher than market expectations of 11.8 percent. It was the highest reading since June 2015, as the number of unemployed persons rose 0.3 percent from the previous month while employment showed no growth.
Published on 2017-01-31

Italy Jobless Rate At Highest Level Since June 2015
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 11.9 percent in November 2016 from an upwardly revised 11.8 percent in the previous month. It was the highest figure since June 2015, as the number of unemployed persons rose 1.9 percent while employment edged up 0.1 percent.
Published on 2017-01-09

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to 11.6%
The jobless rate in Italy decreased to 11.6 percent in October of 2016 from 11.7 percent in the previous month, matching market expectations. However, the economy shed 30 thousand jobs and 82 thousand more people left the labour force.
Published on 2016-12-01

Italy Unemployment Rate Up to 11.7%
Italy seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 11.7 percent in September of 2016 from an upwardly revised 11.5 percent in August and above market expectations of 11.4 percent. It is the biggest figure since February as the number of unemployed persons rose 2 percent while employment edged up at a slower 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-11-03

Italy Unemployment Rate Stable at 11.4% in August
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate was recorded at 11.4 percent in August 2016, unchanged from July's figure and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed fell slightly while employment levels increased.
Published on 2016-09-30

Italian Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls to 11.4% in July
The unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 11.4 percent in July of 2016 from 11.6 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 11.6 percent. The number of unemployed persons fell 1.3 percent to 2,944 thousand while employment also declined by 0.3 percent to 22,765 thousand.
Published on 2016-08-31

Italy Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 11.6%
The unemployment rate in Italy increased slightly to 11.6 percent in June of 2016 from 11.5 percent in the previous month as more people joined the labour force.
Published on 2016-07-29

Italy Jobless Rate Drops to 11.5%
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 11.5 percent in May 2016 compared with a downwardly revised 11.6 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations. The number of unemployed continued to decrease while employment levels increased for the third month running.
Published on 2016-07-01

Italy Jobless Rate Rises to 11.7% in April
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose to 11.7 percent in April 2016 compared with an upwardly revised 11.5 percent in the previous month, above market forecast of 11.4 percent. The rise in the unemployment rate was only due to previously discouraged workers deciding to seek employment while the number of employed rose for the second month running.
Published on 2016-05-31

Italy Jobless Rate Lowest Since December 2012
Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 11.4 percent in March 2016 compared with a downwardly revised 11.6 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 11.7 percent. It was the lowest reading since December of 2012, as the number of unemployed persons fell 2.1 percent from the month before while employment rose 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-04-29

Italy Jobless Rate Rises to 11.7% in February
The seasonally adjusted jobless rate in Italy edged up to 11.7 percent in February of 2016 compared to an upwardly revised 11.6 percent in the previous month while staying above market expectations of 11.5 percent. On a monthly basis, 97 thousand jobs were lost in February, outweighing a rise of 73 thousand in January.
Published on 2016-04-01

Italy Jobless Rate Edges Down to 11.5%
The seasonally adjusted jobless rate in Italy edged down to 11.5 percent in January 2016 compared to an upwardly revised 11.6 percent in the previous month while staying above market expectations of 11.4 percent. Nevertheless 70,000 jobs were created as the number of people in work rose to its highest level since August 2015.
Published on 2016-03-01

Italy Unemployment Rate Worse than Expected
The jobless rate in Italy came in at 14 percent in December of 2015, the same as an upwardly revised 14 percent in the previous month. Figures came above market expectations as the number of unemployed grew by 18 thousand and the economy lost 21 thousand jobs.
Published on 2016-02-02

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to 3-Year Low
The jobless rate in Italy declined to 11.3 percent in November of 2015 from 11.5 percent in the previous two months, below market expectations and reaching the lowest since December of 2012. Youth unemployment declined to 38.1 percent from 39.3 percent in October, the lowest since June of 2013.
Published on 2016-01-07

Italian Jobless Rate Falls to 11.5% in October
Unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 11.5 percent in October of 2015, from a downwardly revised 11.5 percent in the previous month and below market expectations. It was the lowest value since December of 2012, as unemployment decreased by 0.5 percent while employment declined at a slower 0.2 percent.
Published on 2015-12-01

Italian Jobless Rate Lowest Since January 2013
Unemployment rate in Italy decreased to 11.8 percent in September of 2015, from 11.9 percent in the previous month and beating market expectations. It was the lowest value since January of 2013, as unemployment decreased by 1.1 percent while employment declined at a much slower 0.2 percent.
Published on 2015-10-30

Italian Unemployment Rate Falls to 2-1/2-Year Low
Jobless rate in Italy decreased slightly to 11.9 percent in August of 2015, from 12 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations. It was the lowest value since February of 2013, as unemployment decreased by 0.4 percent while employment went up by 0.3 percent.
Published on 2015-09-30

Italy Unemployment Rate at 2-Year Low
The jobless rate in Italy fell to 12 percent in July from a downwardly revised 12.5 percent in June, the lowest since July of 2013 and below market forecasts.
Published on 2015-09-01

Italian Unemployment Rate Rises to 12.7% in June
Jobless rate in Italy increased unexpectedly to 12.7 percent in June of 2015, from an upwardly revised 12.5 percent in the previous month, as unemployment increased by 1.7 percent while employment fell slightly by 0.1 percent. It was the highest value in seven months.
Published on 2015-07-31

Italian Unemployment Rate Steady at 12.4%
Jobless rate in Italy remained unchanged in May of 2015, from 12.4 percent in the previous month, as unemployment showed no growth while employment fell slightly.
Published on 2015-06-30

Italy Unemployment Rate at Nearly 2-year Low
The jobless rate in Italy decreased to 12.4 percent in April of 2015 from a downwardly revised 12.6 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest rate since August of 2013 as 159 thousand new jobs were created.
Published on 2015-06-03

Italian Unemployment Rate Jumps to 13%
Jobless rate in Italy unexpectedly increased to 13 percent in March of 2015 from 12.7 percent in the previous month as the number of unemployed rose and employment fell.
Published on 2015-04-30

Italy Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 12.7%
Italian jobless rate increased to 12.7 percent in February of 2015 from 12.6 percent in the previous month. It is the highest rate in two months and the first increase since November of 2014.
Published on 2015-03-31

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to 12.6% in January
The Italian jobless rate decreased to 12.6 percent in the first month of the year from a revised 12.7 percent in December. It is the second consecutive fall as the number of unemployed people declined slightly while employment edged up.
Published on 2015-03-02

Italy Unemployment Rate at 4-Month Low
Italian jobless rate decreased to 12.9 percent in December from 13.3 percent November. It is the lowest figure since August as employment increased for the first time in three months.
Published on 2015-01-30

Italy Unemployment Rate at 13.4% in November
Italian seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose for the third consecutive month to 13.4 in November of 2014 from a revised 13.3 percent in October, hitting a new record high.
Published on 2015-01-07

Italy Unemployment Rate Hits Record High
Italian jobless rate increased to 13.2 percent in October of 2014 from a revised 12.9 percent in September. It is the highest rate on record.
Published on 2014-11-28

Italy Unemployment Rate Rises in September
Italy’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 12.6 percent in September of 2014 from an upwardly revised 12.5 percent in August. Youth unemployment decreased 0.8 percent.
Published on 2014-10-31

Italy Unemployment Falls to 12.3%
Italian seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased to 12.3 percent in August of 2014 from 12.6 percent in July. Youth unemployment hit a new record high.
Published on 2014-09-30

Italian Unemployment Rises to 12.6%
In July, Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate was recorded at 12.6 percent, up from 12.3 percent in June. It is the highest level since March.
Published on 2014-08-29

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to 12.3% in June
Italy seasonally adjusted jobless rate was recorded at 12.3 percent in June of 2014, down from 12.6 percent in May. It is the lowest rate since nearly a year earlier, as more people were employed.
Published on 2014-07-31

Italian Unemployment Rate Rises in May
Italian seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased to 12.6 percent in May of 2014 from a revised 12.5 percent in the previous month, and from 12.2 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2014-07-01

Italy Unemployment Rate at 12.6%
Italian seasonally adjusted jobless rate was recorded at 12.6 percent in April of 2014, stable from a downwardly revised 12.6 percent in March.
Published on 2014-06-03

Italian Unemployment Rate Unchanged in March
In March, Italy's seasonally adjusted jobless rate was unchanged at 12.7 percent, slightly down from January's all-time high of 12.9 percent. Compared to the same month of the previous year the rate is up by 0.7 percentage points.
Published on 2014-04-30

Italy Unemployment Rate Edges Up in February
Italian seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased for the second consecutive month in February of 2014 to a new fresh high of 13.0 percent, up from 12.9 percent in the previous month, and 11.5 percent a year earlier. It is the highest level since records began.
Published on 2014-04-01

Italy’s Unemployment Rate Up to New Record High
In January of 2014, Italian jobless rate rose to a new record high of 12.9 percent, up from 12.7 percent in the last month of 2013. The January rate is the highest since the data series began in 1977.
Published on 2014-02-28

Italy Unemployment Rate Remains High in December
In December of 2013, Italian jobless rate was recorded at 12.7 percent, slightly down from a revised 12.8 percent rate for November, and near its highest in more than 40 years.
Published on 2014-01-31

Italy Unemployment Rate Hits New Record High in November
In November of 2013, Italian jobless rate rose to 12.7 percent, the highest rate on record, after remaining stable at 12.5 percent in the previous two months.
Published on 2014-01-08

Italian Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 12.5% in October
In October, Italy’s jobless rate remained unchanged from September' figure at 12.5 percent. Youth unemployment continued to increase and hit its highest level ever.
Published on 2013-11-29

Italy’s Unemployment Rate Up to 12.5% in September
In September, Italian adjusted jobless rate rose to 12.5 percent from a revised 12.4 percent in August, hitting a new all time high.
Published on 2013-10-31

Italian Unemployment Edges Up in August
In August, Italy's adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.2 percent from 12.1 percent in July, reaching its all-time high. Youth unemployment continued to rise and hit 40.1 percent, from 39.5 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-10-01

Italian Unemployment Edges Down For Second Straight Month
In July, Italy's adjusted unemployment rate fell to 12.0 percent, down from 12.1 percent in June and an all-time high of 12.2 percent in May. Youth unemployment continued to rise and hit 39.5 percent, from 39.1 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-08-30

Italian Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 12.1% in June
In June, Italy's adjusted unemployment rate fell to 12.1 percent, after the all-time high of 12.2 percent registered in the previous month. Youth unemployment continued to rise and hit 39.1 percent, from 38.3 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-07-31

Italian Unemployment Rate Up to 12.2% in May
Italy's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.2 percent from 12.0 percent the previous month, hitting a new high. Italy's youth jobless rate eased to 38.5 percent in May from a downward revised 39.9 percent in April.
Published on 2013-07-01

Italian Unemployment Rate Up to New High of 12% in April
Istat estimates that 22.6 million persons were employed in April 2013 (provisional data). Employment rate was 56.0 percent, unemployment rate 12.0 percent and inactivity rate 36.2 percent.
Published on 2013-05-31

Italy Unemployment Rate Stable at 11.5% in March
Istat estimates that 22.7 million persons were employed in March 2013 (provisional data). Employment rate was 56.3 percent, unemployment rate 11.5 percent and inactivity rate 36.3 percent.
Published on 2013-04-30

Italy Unemployment Rate Falls to 11.6% in February
According to Istat, 22.7 million persons were employed in February of 2013. Employment rate was 56.4 percent, unemployment rate 11.6 percent and inactivity rate 36.1 percent.
Published on 2013-04-02

Italy Unemployment Rate Rises to All-Time High of 11.7 Percent in January
According to the national statistics institute, 22.7 million persons were employed in January 2013 (provisional data). Employment rate was 56.3 percent, unemployment rate 11.7 percent and inactivity rate 36.2 percent.
Published on 2013-03-01

Italy Unemployment Rate at 11.2 Percent in December
The number of unemployed amounted to 2 million 875 thousand, a slight increase (+4 thousand) compared to November. On an annual basis, unemployment increased by 19.7 percent (+474 thousand), the increase affects equally men and women.
Published on 2013-02-01

Italy Unemployment Rate Stable at 11.1% in November
The number of unemployed amounted to 2.87 million, a slight decrease (-2 thousand) compared to October. The decrease in unemployment affects primarily the female component. On an annual basis, unemployment increased by 21.4% (+507 thousand units).
Published on 2013-01-16

Italy Unemployment Rate Up to 11.1% in October
In October of 2012, unemployment rate was recorded at 11.1% and inactivity rate at 36.0% according to a report by the National Institute of Statistics. The number of employed persons was reported at 22.9 million.
Published on 2012-12-13