Labour force participation rate (Italy): 49 % in 2025, the latest available value.
35 observations from 1991 to 2025. Source: ILO.
Share of the working-age population (15+) that is either employed or actively seeking work. Measures labour-market engagement.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 % |
| 2024 | 49.5 % |
| 2023 | 49.8 % |
| 2022 | 49.1 % |
| 2021 | 48.6 % |
| 2020 | 48.5 % |
| 2019 | 49.9 % |
| 2018 | 49.9 % |
| 2017 | 49.8 % |
| 2016 | 49.5 % |
| 2015 | 49 % |
| 2014 | 49.1 % |
| 2013 | 48.8 % |
| 2012 | 49.1 % |
| 2011 | 48.1 % |
| 2010 | 48.2 % |
| 2009 | 48.5 % |
| 2008 | 49.1 % |
| 2007 | 48.8 % |
| 2006 | 49.1 % |
| 2005 | 49.1 % |
| 2004 | 49.7 % |
| 2003 | 49.2 % |
| 2002 | 48.8 % |
| 2001 | 48.3 % |
| 2000 | 48.1 % |
| 1999 | 48 % |
| 1998 | 47.8 % |
| 1997 | 47.5 % |
| 1996 | 47.4 % |
| 1995 | 47.3 % |
| 1994 | 47.7 % |
| 1993 | 48.2 % |
| 1992 | 48.7 % |
| 1991 | 50.7 % |