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Part of situation: Demographic crisis and labor shortages in Italy (7 clusters)

Italy labor market shows aging workforce and shifting employment trends

Italian labor market employment rates NEET phenomenon demographic aging workforce trends

Italy is experiencing significant shifts in its labor market and demographic structure. Recent data indicates that the number of NEETs (young people aged 15–29 who are neither working nor studying) has dropped to 13.3% in 2025, down from 25.7% in 2015, though 1.2 million young people remain inactive.

While overall employment levels remain high, the workforce is aging rapidly. Workers over the age of 50 now account for 42.8% of all employees in Italy. The employment rate for the 50–64 age group reached 68.3% in the second quarter of 2026, the highest level since 2004, driven by rising education levels and changes in pension reforms.

Despite these records, challenges persist. Unemployment has risen to 6.2%, and there is a growing mismatch between job seekers and available roles. In the manufacturing sector, some regions like Lecco report a decline in industrial employment even as services grow. Additionally, workplace well-being is a concern, with 38% of workers reporting poor well-being, a figure that rises to 55% for those aged 35–44.

Looking ahead, approximately 1.5 million hires are projected between September and November 2026, though this represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year. The manufacturing and construction sectors remain the primary drivers of planned recruitment.

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ANPA · CNEL · Intesa Sanpaolo · Istat · Italy · Renato Brunetta · Unioncamere

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Sources

L' economia sommersa uno scandalo a cielo aperto [www.informamolise.com]
Aprire un'attività a Milano: 26 mila nuove imprese, ma la fiducia richiede tempo come per le piattaforme online [www.milanobiz.it]
Da Intesa Sanpaolo indagine sui Neet “Fenomeno in calo ma resta sfida sociale” [www.reggio2000.it]
Anziani motore del welfare familiare, ma l’assistenza resta insufficiente [www.dialessandria.it]
Lavoro in Abruzzo, segnali positivi: cresce l'occupazione [www.giulianova.it]
Lavoro, cresce il numero di chi cerca un’occupazione ad agosto [www.notiziedabruzzo.it]
Da Intesa Sanpaolo indagine sui Neet “Fenomeno in calo ma resta sfida sociale” [quotidianodigela.it]
Italia tra paesi più longevi: cresce l’aspettativa di vita – Video [www.vetrinatv.it]
Occupati in aumento, ma sempre più gli over 50. Sono il 42,8% del totale [www.adginforma.it]
Lavoro, Seghezzi (ADAPT): "La crescita rallenta. Il vero nodo resta il divario per donne e giovani" [www.bergamonews.it]
Il 38% dei lavoratori italiani non sta bene al lavoro: tra i 35 e i 44 anni il dato sale al 55% [forbes.it]
Presentati dalla Regione i nuovi avvisi per i tirocini extracurriculari: i dettagli [www.ilpescara.it]
Cgil Lecco: industria in calo e bollette fino a 800 euro [www.leccotoday.it]
Record di occupati, ma a lavorare sono sempre più gli over 50. Sono il 42,8% del totale [www.money.it]
Previste 1,5 mln di assunzioni: chi assume, dove e le figure ricercate [quifinanza.it]
Da Intesa Sanpaolo indagine sui Neet “Fenomeno in calo ma resta sfida sociale” | la Voce Di Mantova [vocedimantova.it]