In November 2025, Italy’s employment figures showed a decline in both employed and unemployed persons, while the number of inactive individuals rose. The employed fell by 0.1 % (–34 000), affecting women, fixed‑term workers, self‑employed, and those aged 15‑24 and 35‑49, but increased for the 25‑34 age group. The employment rate dropped to 62.6 % (-0.1 p.p.). Unemployed persons decreased by 2.0 % (–30 000) across all ages except a slight rise among 25‑34 year olds, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.7 % (-0.1 p.p.) and the youth rate to 18.8 % (-0.8 p.p.). Inactive people grew by 0.6 % (+72 000), with a 33.5 % rate (+0.2 p.p.). Year‑on‑year, employed rose 0.7 % (+179 000) and unemployment fell 6.7 % (-106 000).
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