Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy
Italy: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 77.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
77.8%
Change on year
down 18.9%
World rank
38th
of 113 countries
All-time high
95.9%
in 2021
All-time low
64.5%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy stood at 77.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.9% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy peaked at 95.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 64.5%, in 2011.
Italy ranks 38th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64.5% | — |
| 2014 | 82.2% | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 90.0% | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 95.9% | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 77.8% | -18.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 77.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 93.1%, 84% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Italy's 77.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1%, 98% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 78.9% | 64.5% | 90.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 86.8% | 77.8% | 95.9% | 2 |
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 proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in Italy was 77.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 95.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.5% in 2011.
- How does Italy rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- Italy ranks 38th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 5 observations, free to reuse under UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested).