Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy
Italy: Youth self-employment by educational attainment level was 10.7 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.7 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
6th
of 21 countries
All-time high
42.7 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
5.6 Thousand persons
in 2018
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy stood at 10.7 Thousand persons.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy peaked at 42.7 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 5.6 Thousand persons, in 2018.
Italy ranks 6th of 21 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 42.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 39.4 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 34 Thousand persons | -13.7% |
| 1986 | 31.3 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 29.4 Thousand persons | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 32 Thousand persons | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 31.4 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 27.4 Thousand persons | -12.7% |
| 1991 | 24.8 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 18.8 Thousand persons | -24.2% |
| 1993 | 16.7 Thousand persons | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 14.4 Thousand persons | -13.8% |
| 1995 | 14.4 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11 Thousand persons | -23.6% |
| 1997 | 12 Thousand persons | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 13.3 Thousand persons | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 10.8 Thousand persons | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 13.1 Thousand persons | +21.3% |
| 2001 | 11.1 Thousand persons | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 13.4 Thousand persons | +20.7% |
| 2003 | 7.4 Thousand persons | -44.8% |
| 2004 | 12.4 Thousand persons | +67.6% |
| 2005 | 12.5 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 13.3 Thousand persons | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 14.9 Thousand persons | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 12.8 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 10.2 Thousand persons | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 9.7 Thousand persons | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 8.7 Thousand persons | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 9.9 Thousand persons | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 7.9 Thousand persons | -20.2% |
| 2014 | 7.3 Thousand persons | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 6.3 Thousand persons | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 9.6 Thousand persons | +52.4% |
| 2017 | 6.1 Thousand persons | -36.5% |
| 2018 | 5.6 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 6 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 6.4 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 7.1 Thousand persons | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 9.2 Thousand persons | +29.6% |
| 2023 | 13.6 Thousand persons | +47.8% |
| 2024 | 11.2 Thousand persons | -17.6% |
| 2025 | 10.7 Thousand persons | -4.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 10.7 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.7 Thousand persons, 2.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Italy's 10.7 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.9 Thousand persons, 2.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.31 Thousand persons | 29.4 Thousand persons | 42.7 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 16.36 Thousand persons | 10.8 Thousand persons | 27.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.11 Thousand persons | 7.4 Thousand persons | 14.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.71 Thousand persons | 5.6 Thousand persons | 9.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.7 Thousand persons | 6.4 Thousand persons | 13.6 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 4 Netherlands 12.4 Thousand persons compare
- 4 Netherlands 12.4 Thousand persons compare
- 7 Romania 7.9 Thousand persons compare
- 8 Poland 6.9 Thousand persons compare
- 8 Poland 6.9 Thousand persons compare
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 self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy?
- Youth self-employment by educational attainment level in Italy was 10.7 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth self-employment by educational attainment level recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 42.7 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth self-employment by educational attainment level recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6 Thousand persons in 2018.
- How does Italy rank for youth self-employment by educational attainment level?
- Italy ranks 6th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth self-employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.8%. 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 self-employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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