Germany vs Italy: Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region

Germany
3,582
in 2025
Italy
4,091
in 2025
Germany rank
5th
Italy rank
3rd

Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 4,091 against 3,582 in Germany, a difference of 509.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 5th and Italy ranks 3rd of 37 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Italy in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 6,843 4,914 1,928 Germany
2010s 4,577 6,504 1,926 Italy
2020s 3,458 5,229 1,771 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour market slack by nuts 2 region, Germany or Italy?
Italy, at 4,091 against 3,582 in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour market slack by nuts 2 region between Germany and Italy?
509, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for labour market slack by nuts 2 region?
Germany ranks 5th and Italy ranks 3rd of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
470 places, 7,726 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed