Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Italy
Italy: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban was 20.37 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Italy, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Italy recorded 20.37 million for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in 2016.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Italy peaked at 22.30 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 18,625, in 1994.
That places Italy 12th out of 99 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
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, urban in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18,750 | — |
| 1993 | 18,755 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 18,625 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 18,670 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 18,757 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 18,799 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 19,102 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 19,336 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 20,313 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 20,482 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 20,719 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 20,813 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 19.40 million | +93114.5% |
| 2005 | 20.13 million | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 20.44 million | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 20.49 million | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 21.02 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 21.24 million | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 21.26 million | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 21.99 million | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 22.15 million | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 22.05 million | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 22.30 million | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 21.50 million | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 20.37 million | -5.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 20.37 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.73 million, 11.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Italy's 20.37 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.32 million, 15.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +93114.5% | 20,813 | 19.40 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,849 | 18,625 | 19,336 | 8 |
| 2000s | 12.28 million | 20,313 | 21.24 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.66 million | 20.37 million | 22.30 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 9 United Kingdom 26.53 million compare
- 10 South Korea 21.38 million compare
- 11 Pakistan 21.11 million compare
- 13 Philippines 19.87 million compare
- 14 France 19.33 million compare
- 15 Colombia 18.75 million compare
More reference data data for Italy
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Italy?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban in Italy was 20.37 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 22.30 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,625 in 1994.
- How does Italy rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban?
- Italy ranks 12th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, urban rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. 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, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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