Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Italy
Italy: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 527.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
527.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
4th
of 45 countries
All-time high
563 Thousand persons
in 2023
All-time low
477.1 Thousand persons
in 2015
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Italy, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Italy is 527.4 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Italy peaked at 563 Thousand persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 477.1 Thousand persons, in 2015.
Italy ranks 4th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 519.8 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 511.8 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 527.5 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 520.8 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 528.6 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 543.9 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 525.9 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 485.7 Thousand persons | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 502.1 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 489.8 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 482.9 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 477.1 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 501.4 Thousand persons | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 500 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 531 Thousand persons | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 512.5 Thousand persons | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 495.7 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 498.9 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 542.9 Thousand persons | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 563 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 530.5 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2025 | 527.4 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 527.4 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8 Thousand persons, 11.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 527.4 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.2 Thousand persons, 8.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525.4 Thousand persons | 511.8 Thousand persons | 543.9 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 500.84 Thousand persons | 477.1 Thousand persons | 531 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 526.4 Thousand persons | 495.7 Thousand persons | 563 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 1 Germany 971.5 Thousand persons compare
- 2 United Kingdom 580.8 Thousand persons compare
- 2 United Kingdom 580.8 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 247.7 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 247.7 Thousand persons compare
- 7 France 233.9 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.662 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 44,671 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,512 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 17,865 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Italy?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Italy was 527.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 563 Thousand persons in 2023.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 477.1 Thousand persons in 2015.
- How does Italy rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Italy ranks 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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