In May 2026, Italy’s monthly employment figures declined by 0.1%, with 24,336,000 people employed, a drop of 22,000 units. The decrease affected temporary workers, while permanent employees and self-employed workers increased. The national employment rate fell to 63.0%, down 0.1 percentage point. The unemployment rate also fell to 5.0%, and the inactivity rate rose to 33.6%. The change in employment levels varied by age and gender: men, women, 15-24-year-olds, and those 50 and older all saw reductions, except those 50 and older, who grew. Compared with the March-May 2026 quarter, employment increased by 119,000 units, and the annual change from May 2025 was an increase of 228,000 units.
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