Italy Employment Rate (Aged 20-64) — EU Employment Rate
EU Employment Rate — Italy Employment Rate (Aged 20-64) stood at 68% in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the Employment rate table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Employment rate table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate aged 20-64 (EU target 78%) | |||||||||||
| Italy | 68 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.4 | 67.8 | 67.3 | 67.4 | 66.8 | 66.8 | 67 | |
| Spain | 72.7 | 72.8 | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72 | 71.7 | 71.4 | 71.3 | 71.1 | 70.9 |
Understanding italy Employment Rate (Aged 20-64)
The European Union employment rate measures the percentage of working-age people who are employed in the major economy of the southern European region. The distinguishing feature of this market is the pronounced disparity in employment opportunities between the southern and northern regions, along with a relatively high share of employment in tourism services.
Observers should view the figure through the lens of a year-on-year comparison to eliminate the impacts of tourism seasonality. Quarterly published results generally exhibit a certain amplitude of fluctuation and may be subject to retrospective adjustments in subsequent periods.
Frequently asked questions
- How does seasonal tourism affect this rate?
- It sharply increases the number of temporary jobs in the summer months and decreases them when the season ends.
- Does the young labour force here face difficulties finding jobs?
- The employment rate for the young age group is typically significantly lower than that of the middle-aged group.
- Does this data truly reflect job quality?
- It only reflects the number of employed individuals rather than measuring income levels or stability.