Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … country in Italy
Italy: Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … country was 52.8 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
52.8
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
8th
of 47 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 country of in Italy, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by country of 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 country of in Italy peaked at 63.4 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 44.9, in 2009.
Italy ranks 8th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … country in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 54.4 | — |
| 1996 | 57 | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 58 | +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 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 59.3 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 59.6 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 57.6 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 53.5 | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 58 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 58.4 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 56 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 52 | -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 | 58.08 | 54.4 | 61.4 | 5 |
| 2000s | 53.04 | 44.9 | 63.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.84 | 48.8 | 61.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.12 | 52 | 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 country of in Italy?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by country of in Italy was 52.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by country of 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 country of 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 country of?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by country of 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 country of birth - % of total unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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