Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy

Italy: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 48.63 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
48.63
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
163rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
50.33
in 1991
All-time low
46.87
in 1995
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy, 1990–2027

02040601990200820271990: 50.11991: 50.31992: 48.51993: 481994: 47.21995: 46.91996: 47.31997: 47.31998: 47.61999: 47.82000: 47.82001: 47.92002: 48.22003: 48.62004: 49.52005: 48.92006: 48.92007: 48.62008: 48.92009: 48.32010: 482011: 47.92012: 48.82013: 48.52014: 48.72015: 48.62016: 49.22017: 49.52018: 49.62019: 49.62020: 48.22021: 48.42022: 492023: 49.82024: 49.62025: 49.32026: 492027: 48.6

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 163rd out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 160 Eswatini 51.17 compare
  2. 161 Gabon 50.52 compare
  3. 162 Tonga 49.22 compare
  4. 164 Bosnia and Herzegovina 48.47 compare
  5. 165 Sri Lanka 48.39 compare
  6. 166 Gambia 47.36 compare

See the full ranking of 276 places β†’

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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 163rd out of 189 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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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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.