Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Italy
Italy: Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest was 0.2869 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Italy, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Italy is 0.2869 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 641.2% on the previous year and up 133.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Italy peaked at 3.42 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -5.51 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Italy 63rd out of 130 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -0.2385 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -1168.8% |
| 1980 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1981 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 1982 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -162.3% |
| 1983 | 0.5695 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1984 | -0.0183 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 1985 | 0.7155 % change on previous year | -4017.4% |
| 1986 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +347.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0586 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 1988 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +2673.4% |
| 1989 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1990 | -0.3874 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1991 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -855.1% |
| 1992 | -5.51 % change on previous year | -288.3% |
| 1993 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1994 | -0.0745 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0776 % change on previous year | -204.1% |
| 1996 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +1544.9% |
| 1997 | 0.6065 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1998 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +137.9% |
| 1999 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2000 | 0.834 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2001 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +80.2% |
| 2002 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +94.7% |
| 2005 | -1 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 2006 | 0.331 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 2007 | -0.6572 % change on previous year | -298.5% |
| 2008 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -390.4% |
| 2009 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2010 | -0.1596 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2011 | 0.6026 % change on previous year | -477.7% |
| 2012 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +467.9% |
| 2013 | -0.0856 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2014 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -1392.3% |
| 2015 | -0.8575 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 2016 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -298.5% |
| 2017 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 0.2907 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3702 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 2020 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -1053.7% |
| 2021 | 0.9006 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 2022 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 2023 | 2 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 2024 | -0.053 % change on previous year | -102.7% |
| 2025 | 0.2869 % change on previous year | -641.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 0.2869 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1906 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 0.2869 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0344 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Female labor force participation rates latest … annual growth latest in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +4017.4% | -0.0183 % change on previous year | 0.7155 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +2673.4% | 0.0586 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +1544.9% | 0.0776 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +1392.3% | -0.0856 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.16 % change on previous year | -0.2385 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.72 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0991 % change on previous year | -5.51 % change on previous year | 2.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7885 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7591 % change on previous year | -0.8575 % change on previous year | 3.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.175 % change on previous year | -3.53 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Italy?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Italy was 0.2869 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 3.42 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.51 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Italy rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Italy ranks 63rd out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980 Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.