The number of unemployed persons in Italy increased to 1591.10 Thousand in August of 2026 from 1543.20 Thousand in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Italy averaged 2238.61 Thousand from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3304.52 Thousand in November of 2014 and a record low of 1401.60 Thousand in January of 2026. source: National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 24352.11 24357.29 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 63.00 63.10 percent Aug 2026
Full Time Employment 16003.00 15819.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 67.30 67.20 percent Aug 2026
Labour Costs 113.60 113.00 points Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 3080.00 3032.00 thousand Jun 2026
Productivity 98.25 98.42 points Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 1591.10 1543.20 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.00 percent Aug 2026
Wage Growth 2.40 2.50 percent Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 116.20 115.90 points Jul 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 20.30 19.70 percent Aug 2026


Italy Unemployed Persons
In Italy, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1591.10 1543.20 3304.52 1401.60 2004 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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