The number of unemployed persons in Italy decreased to 1310.06 Thousand in April of 2026 from 1327.66 Thousand in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Italy averaged 2247.93 Thousand from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3351.18 Thousand in November of 2014 and a record low of 1310.06 Thousand in April of 2026. source: National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 24336.92 24213.69 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Rate 63.10 62.70 percent Apr 2026
Full Time Employment 15933.00 15793.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.60 66.30 percent Apr 2026
Labour Costs 111.60 111.30 points Dec 2025
Part Time Employment 2966.00 3041.00 thousand Dec 2025
Productivity 98.33 98.09 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 1310.06 1327.66 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.20 percent Apr 2026
Wage Growth 2.40 2.70 percent Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 114.50 114.10 points Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 16.90 17.70 percent Apr 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
1310.06 1327.66 3351.18 1310.06 2004 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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