Youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy
Italy: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 96.8 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
96.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
17th
of 47 countries
All-time high
914 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
70.6 Thousand persons
in 2014
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Italy recorded 96.8 Thousand persons for youth employment by educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy peaked at 914 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 70.6 Thousand persons, in 2014.
Italy ranks 17th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 914 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 859.8 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 789.2 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 1986 | 737.9 Thousand persons | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 709.4 Thousand persons | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 749.1 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 723.2 Thousand persons | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 706.8 Thousand persons | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 701.7 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 610.3 Thousand persons | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 552.7 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 468.7 Thousand persons | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 425.8 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 1996 | 383.9 Thousand persons | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 346 Thousand persons | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 342.6 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 295.7 Thousand persons | -13.7% |
| 2000 | 315.7 Thousand persons | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 312.9 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 276.4 Thousand persons | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 261.6 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 275.3 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 238.2 Thousand persons | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 228.4 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 221.4 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 212.7 Thousand persons | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 163.3 Thousand persons | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 139.3 Thousand persons | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 116.6 Thousand persons | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 109.2 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 77.5 Thousand persons | -29.0% |
| 2014 | 70.6 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 78.9 Thousand persons | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 83.1 Thousand persons | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 100.4 Thousand persons | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 105.1 Thousand persons | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 106.1 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 89.9 Thousand persons | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 89.2 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 114.9 Thousand persons | +28.8% |
| 2023 | 133.4 Thousand persons | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 122 Thousand persons | -8.5% |
| 2025 | 96.8 Thousand persons | -20.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 96.8 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 3.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 96.8 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 2.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 783.23 Thousand persons | 709.4 Thousand persons | 914 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 483.42 Thousand persons | 295.7 Thousand persons | 706.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 250.59 Thousand persons | 163.3 Thousand persons | 315.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.68 Thousand persons | 70.6 Thousand persons | 139.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 107.7 Thousand persons | 89.2 Thousand persons | 133.4 Thousand persons | 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Italy was 96.8 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 914 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.6 Thousand persons in 2014.
- How does Italy rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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