Non-observed economy in national accounts – Years 2020-2023

In 2023 the non-observed economy (underground and illegal activities) is worth 217.5 billion euro, equal to 10.2% of GDP

Employment and unemployment (provisional estimates) – August 2025

In August 2025, employment fell (-0.2%). Unemployment rate unchanged at 6.0%

Consumer and business confidence – September 2025

In September the Consumer confidence climate index from 96.2 to 96.8; the business confidence climate index from 93.6 to 93.7

Labour Force Survey – cross-sectional quarterly data: file for research purposes

Istat releases micro data files for research purposes for the labour force survey since I quarter 2009

The anti-violence and anti-stalking hotline 1522: quarterly data for Q1 2025

Calls to the 1522 helpline decreased (-16.2% vs the previous quarter) but remain above past years’ levels; the service’s crucial role in identifying and reaching victims and strengthening the protection network is confirmed

Labour Force Survey-12 months longitudinal data

Online the metedata until I quarter 2022

Labour market – Q2 2025

In Q2 2025 employed remains broadly stable compared to Q1

Note on Italian economy – July and August 2025

The note on Italian economy for the months of July and August 2025 now online

Employment and unemployment (provisional estimates) – July 2025

In July 2025, employment grew (+0.1%). Unemployment rate down to 6.0% (-0.3 p.p.)

Consumer and business confidence – August 2025

In August the Consumer confidence climate index from 97.2 to 96.2; the business confidence climate index stable at 93.6