Unemployment in Italy

This report presents statistics and facts about unemployment in Italy. After an initial comparison with international data, the second chapter explores the most relevant unemployment figures in the country, followed by a focus on long-term joblessness and economic inactivity. Thereafter, the report briefly gathers data on youth unemployment and outlines the measures implemented by the government to protect citizens from job loss and promote employment. The last chapter concludes with an analysis of the disparities between regions in northern and southern Italy, highlighting how unemployment is a critical problem, especially in the south.