Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy
Italy: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 48.63 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy is 48.63, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy peaked at 50.33 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 46.87, in 1995.
That places Italy 162nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.07 | — |
| 1991 | 50.33 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 48.52 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 47.99 | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 47.24 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 46.87 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 47.27 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 47.3 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 47.57 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 47.8 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 47.82 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 47.88 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 48.24 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 48.62 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 49.49 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 48.92 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 48.88 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 48.58 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 48.92 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 48.28 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 47.99 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 47.88 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 48.81 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 48.49 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 48.73 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 48.62 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 49.16 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 49.5 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 49.62 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 49.59 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 48.22 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 48.44 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 49.03 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 49.8 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 49.59 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 49.3 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 48.98 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 48.63 | -0.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 48.63 is below the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 78% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Italy's 48.63 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.1 | 46.87 | 50.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.56 | 47.82 | 49.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.84 | 47.88 | 49.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49 | 48.22 | 49.8 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy was 48.63 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 50.33 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.87 in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Italy ranks 162nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.