Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy

Italy: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and was 956,970 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
956,970
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
52nd
of 108 countries
All-time high
2.34 million
in 2004
All-time low
2,386
in 2003
Years of data
29
1987–2016

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy, 1987–2016

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M1987200120161987: 18.0k1989: 18.2k1990: 18.3k1991: 18.6k1992: 22.1k1993: 22.0k1994: 21.8k1995: 21.7k1996: 21.7k1997: 21.8k1998: 3.3k1999: 3.1k2000: 2.8k2001: 2.6k2002: 2.5k2003: 2.4k2004: 2.3M2005: 2.3M2006: 2.1M2007: 1.9M2008: 1.7M2009: 1.5M2010: 1.6M2011: 1.1M2012: 1.1M2013: 1.0M2014: 953.6k2015: 893.6k2016: 957.0k

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

Italy recorded 956,970 for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in 2016.

That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy peaked at 2.34 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2,386, in 2003.

That places Italy 52nd out of 108 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Italy, 1987 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1987 17,968 —
1989 18,212 +1.4%
1990 18,265 +0.3%
1991 18,602 +1.8%
1992 22,092 +18.8%
1993 21,973 -0.5%
1994 21,830 -0.6%
1995 21,651 -0.8%
1996 21,725 +0.3%
1997 21,750 +0.1%
1998 3,264 -85.0%
1999 3,062 -6.2%
2000 2,847 -7.0%
2001 2,628 -7.7%
2002 2,524 -4.0%
2003 2,386 -5.5%
2004 2.34 million +97892.6%
2005 2.26 million -3.5%
2006 2.08 million -8.0%
2007 1.85 million -10.7%
2008 1.74 million -5.9%
2009 1.51 million -13.3%
2010 1.56 million +2.9%
2011 1.12 million -27.8%
2012 1.09 million -3.3%
2013 1.01 million -6.7%
2014 953,595 -6.0%
2015 893,611 -6.3%
2016 956,970 +7.1%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 956,970 is above the median for high income countries, which is 102,992, 9.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 956,970 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37,020, 25.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2004 +97892.6% 2,386 2.34 million
1998 -85.0% 21,750 3,264

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 18,090 17,968 18,212 2
1990s 17,421 3,062 22,092 10
2000s 1.18 million 2,386 2.34 million 10
2010s 1.08 million 893,611 1.56 million 7

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 49 Sri Lanka 1.17 million compare
  2. 50 Kazakhstan 1.07 million compare
  3. 51 France 1.02 million compare
  4. 53 Paraguay 954,976 compare
  5. 54 Niger 928,707 compare
  6. 55 South Korea 796,079 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Italy was 956,970 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 2.34 million in 2004.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2,386 in 2003.
How does Italy rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
Italy ranks 52nd out of 108 countries with data for 2016.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,506 data points, 1970–2021
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