Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Youth unemployment in Italy - Statistics & Facts
The unemployment rate in Italy is around 7.8 percent as of April 2023, one of the highest in the European Union. After the financial crises of 2008, the unemployment in Italy started rising significantly. Nevertheless, 2022 represented a positive year for Italian employment figures: the unemployment rates decreased, also positively impacting the youngest workers. On the other hand, numbers for the youth unemployment rate in Italy are still very high compared to other EU countries. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19 hit an already weak job market. The impact of the pandemic could be visible mostly until 2024 with slow recoveries.
