Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy
Italy: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 75.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy, 1989–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Italy recorded 75.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy peaked at 78.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1992 and was at its lowest, 70.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2020.
That places Italy 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 77.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1991 | 77.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 78.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 73.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 73.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 74.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 75.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 75.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 75.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 76.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 76.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 77.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 77.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 77.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 76.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 76.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 75.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 74.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 73.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 74.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 73.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 72.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 72.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 73.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 73.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 73.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 73.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 70.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 72.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 74.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 75.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 75.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 75.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1 |
| 1990s | 75.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 78.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
| 2000s | 76.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 75.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.95 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 72.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 74.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 75.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 31 Romania 78.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 32 Israel 78.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 33 Mexico 76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 35 Indonesia 74.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 36 South Africa 73.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 37 India 66.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 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 labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Italy was 75.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 78.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1992.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Italy ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.