Italy’s employment rate increased in 2023, following a post‑pandemic recovery trend. The share of 15‑64‑year‑olds employed rose to 61.5 %, up 1.4 percentage points from 60.1 % in 2022, while unemployment fell to 7.8 % from 8.2 % and inactivity dropped to 33.3 % from 34.5 %. Gains were strongest among the poorest income groups, with employment rising by 2.7 points in the first quintile and 2.1 points in the second. The Southern region, where employment stood at 48.2 % in 2023, grew by 1.5 points, especially in the poorest fifth (5.6 points). Employment of 25‑34‑year‑olds reached 68.1 %, an increase of 2 points. Women’s employment remained below men’s, particularly in the lowest quintiles, and the gap widened with higher education levels. The share of permanent contracts rose to 41.2 % from 39.8 % in 2022.
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