Italy Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Italy's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 39.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, -0.2pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Italy (2025)
39.5
% of active population (25–64)
-0.2pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.5 | -0.2pp |
| 2024 | 39.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2023 | 38.9 | +1.5pp |
| 2022 | 37.4 | +0.4pp |
| 2021 | 37 | -1pp |
| 2020 | 38 | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 37.5 | +0.4pp |
| 2018 | 37.1 | +0.8pp |
| 2017 | 36.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2016 | 35.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 35.5 | +0.5pp |
| 2014 | 35 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 34.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 34.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 34.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2010 | 34 | -0.4pp |
| 2009 | 34.4 | -1pp |
| 2008 | 35.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2007 | 35.6 | +1pp |
| 2006 | 34.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Italy recorded 39.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.2pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 39.7 in 2024 and a trough of 28.8 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks italy human resources in science & technology in Italy, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 39.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 28.8 in 2000. The latest reading of 39.5 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of -0.2pp.