Employment and unemployment (quarterly)

Istat estimates that 22,4 million persons were employed in the 4th quarter 2013, down 1,7% (-397 thousands) from 4th quarter 2012.

The employment rate decreased to 55.7%. Unemployment rise to 3.2 million (+267 thousands persons), while the unemployment rate increased to 12.7%. The inactivity rate slightly increased to 37.2%.