Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy
Italy: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.37 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Italy recorded 51.37 for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy peaked at 53.13 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 49.67, in 1991.
That places Italy 27th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.93 | — |
| 1991 | 49.67 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 51.48 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 52.01 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 52.76 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 53.13 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 52.73 | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 52.7 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 52.43 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 52.2 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 52.18 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 52.12 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 51.76 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 51.38 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 50.51 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 51.08 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 51.12 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 51.42 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 51.08 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 51.72 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 52.01 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 52.12 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 51.19 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 51.51 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 51.27 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 51.38 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 50.84 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 50.5 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 50.38 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 50.41 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 51.78 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 51.56 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 50.97 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 50.2 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 50.41 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 50.7 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 51.02 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 51.37 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.9 | 49.67 | 53.13 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.44 | 50.51 | 52.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.16 | 50.38 | 52.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 51 | 50.2 | 51.78 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More gender data for Italy
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,215 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.82 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 186,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,063 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 188,382 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 199,674 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 193,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 204,768 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 199,802 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 211,606 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Italy was 51.37 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 53.13 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.67 in 1991.
- How does Italy rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Italy ranks 27th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.