In February, employment in Italy reached 63%, while unemployment decreased to 5.9%, its lowest level since 2007. This was disclosed by Istat, which indicated that the number of employed individuals increased to 24.332 million. Employment has increased by 47 thousand units (+0.2%), affecting women, temporary employees, the self-employed, and all age groups with the exception of 25-34 year-olds, who, like males, have experienced a decrease in the number of employed. The employment rate increased to 63.0% (+0.1%). On an annual basis, the number of employed individuals increased by 567,000 units (+2.4%). Men, women, people aged 15-24, and those aged 50 and older are all experiencing growth. Conversely, the 25-49 age group is experiencing a decline. This is a positive employment trend that has been ongoing for an extended period and has persisted at a consistent pace since the Covid-19 pandemic, encompassing governments of all hues, despite the fact that economic growth is declining. Consequently, it is not a particular attribute of this government; however, it surely explains the high consensus of Giorgia Meloni and her executive in the middle of the legislature, a rare occurrence in the history of Italian politics.
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