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Istat, stable data on employment

In July 2011, there were approximately 23 million employed people, an increase of 0,2% (+36 thousand units) compared to June, while compared to the previous year, employment recorded an increase of 0,4% (+88 thousand units).
The number of unemployed, approximately 2 million, increased by 0,3% compared to June.

Istat, stable data on employment

The July survey, even if the Istat data are still provisional, indicates a stagnant situation: slight variations in unemployment rates, both at a cyclical level and at a trend level.

The parameter (July) stands at 8,0%, with no changes compared to the previous month; on an annual basis the rate fell by 0,3 percentage points. The percentage of young unemployed fell to 27,6%, with a cyclical decrease of 0,2 points.

The employment rate stands at 56,9%, as in the previous two months, and is stable both in comparison with the economic situation and in trend terms.

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