Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy
Italy: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 792.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
792.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
2nd
of 48 countries
All-time high
1,974 Thousand persons
in 2014
All-time low
698 Thousand persons
in 2007
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy is 792.4 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy peaked at 1,974 Thousand persons in 2014 and was at its lowest, 698 Thousand persons, in 2007.
That places Italy 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,652 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 1,546 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 1,427 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 1,296 Thousand persons | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 1,240 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 918.2 Thousand persons | -25.9% |
| 2005 | 905.3 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 804.8 Thousand persons | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 698 Thousand persons | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 757.9 Thousand persons | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 848.1 Thousand persons | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 992.2 Thousand persons | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 1,064 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 1,420 Thousand persons | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 1,735 Thousand persons | +22.2% |
| 2014 | 1,974 Thousand persons | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 1,772 Thousand persons | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 1,744 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1,693 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,582 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 1,431 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 1,201 Thousand persons | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 1,344 Thousand persons | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 1,161 Thousand persons | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 1,067 Thousand persons | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 835.9 Thousand persons | -21.7% |
| 2025 | 792.4 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,652 Thousand persons | 1,652 Thousand persons | 1,652 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,044 Thousand persons | 698 Thousand persons | 1,546 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,541 Thousand persons | 992.2 Thousand persons | 1,974 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,067 Thousand persons | 792.4 Thousand persons | 1,344 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 educational in Italy?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Italy was 792.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1,974 Thousand persons in 2014.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 698 Thousand persons in 2007.
- How does Italy rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Italy ranks 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.3%. 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 educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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