Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was 0.2869 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Italy, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Italy stood at 0.2869 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 641.2% on the previous year and up 133.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate 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.
Italy ranks 63rd of 130 countries on this measure, 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 slopes, annual growth rate 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% |
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 slopes, annual growth rate in Italy?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Italy was 0.2869 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate 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 slopes, annual growth rate 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 slopes, annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 63rd out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate 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 slopes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.