Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy
Italy: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship was 52.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
52.8%
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
7th
of 45 countries
All-time high
63.4%
in 2001
All-time low
44.9%
in 2009
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy is 52.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy peaked at 63.4% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 44.9%, in 2009.
That places Italy 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 54.4% | — |
| 1996 | 57.0% | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 58.0% | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 59.6% | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 61.4% | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 61.3% | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 63.4% | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 59.2% | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 58.3% | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 49.5% | -15.1% |
| 2005 | 49.9% | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 49.9% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 47.8% | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 44.9% | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 48.8% | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 52.3% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 53.4% | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 57.2% | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 61.8% | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 59.4% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 59.0% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 59.3% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 59.6% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 57.6% | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 53.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 58.0% | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 58.4% | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 56.0% | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 52.0% | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 52.8% | +1.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 52.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6%, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 52.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 28.8%, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.1% | 54.4% | 61.4% | 5 |
| 2000s | 53.0% | 44.9% | 63.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.8% | 48.8% | 61.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.1% | 52.0% | 58.4% | 6 |
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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in Italy was 52.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 63.4% in 2001.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.9% in 2009.
- How does Italy rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship?
- Italy ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship - % of total unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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