The number of unemployed persons in Italy decreased to 1322.51 Thousand in March of 2026 from 1360.68 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Italy averaged 2251.28 Thousand from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3353.99 Thousand in November of 2014 and a record low of 1322.36 Thousand in January of 2026. source: National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 24123.82 24136.22 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 62.40 62.40 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 15933.00 15793.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.90 66.00 percent Mar 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 1322.51 1360.68 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.40 percent Mar 2026
Wage Growth 2.40 2.70 percent Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 114.50 114.10 points Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 18.10 17.60 percent Mar 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
1322.51 1360.68 3353.99 1322.36 2004 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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