LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy
Italy: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 8.48 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy stood at 8.48. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy peaked at 17.28 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8.48, in 2027.
Italy ranks 114th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.43 | — |
| 2006 | 9.54 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 8.59 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 9.51 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 11.43 | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 11.72 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 11.43 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 14.87 | +30.0% |
| 2013 | 16.42 | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 17.09 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 16.02 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 15.46 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 14.81 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 13.73 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 12.96 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 17.28 | +33.4% |
| 2021 | 13.51 | -21.8% |
| 2022 | 11.54 | -14.5% |
| 2023 | 10.57 | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 8.92 | -15.5% |
| 2025 | 8.81 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 8.64 | -2.0% |
| 2027 | 8.48 | -1.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 8.48 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 99% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Italy's 8.48 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.7 | 8.59 | 11.43 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.45 | 11.43 | 17.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.97 | 8.48 | 17.28 | 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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Italy was 8.48 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 17.28 in 2020.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.48 in 2027.
- How does Italy rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Italy ranks 114th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. 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 LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). 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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.