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Unemployment in Italy at 6,2%, above the EU average

Unemployment in Italy at 6,2%, above the EU average

Unemployment in Italy in August 2026: 6,2%, up 0,2 percentage points from July. This is 0,1 percentage points above the EU average.

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The unemployment rate in Italy rose to 6,2% in August 2026, 0,1 percentage points higher than the European Union average of 6,1% , according to Eurostat data.

Compared to July 2026, the Italian rate increased by 0,2 points , going from 6% to 6,2%.

This figure places Italy slightly above the EU average, with a gap of 0,1 points.

The increasing trend compared to the previous month indicates a slight worsening of the Italian labor market compared to the European average.

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