There were 2.903 million unemployed people, 42 thousand less than in the previous month. In contrast, employment rose by 36 thousand to 23.124 million and those detached from the labour force declined by 9 thousand to 13.291 million.
Youth unemployment rate, measuring job-seekers between 15 and 24 years old, fell to 35.1 percent from 35.3 percent in July.
Italy's overall employment rate, one of the lowest in the Euro Area, edged up to 58.2 percent in August from 58.1 percent in August.