Work: the lowest unemployment in Italy
In 2025 the province of Bergamo has Italy's lowest unemployment rate for the second year running, at 1.3%, according to the Chamber of Commerce. The employment rate fell to 67.9%, below the Lombardy average, and inactivity is rising, especially among women.
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Labour market
According to the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce, in 2025 the province's unemployment rate (ages 15-74) is 1.3%, against 1.5% in 2024: the lowest in Italy for the second year running. The employment rate for ages 15-64 is 67.9% (68.4% in 2024), below the Lombardy figure for the sixth year in a row but above the national average; about 495,000 people are in work.
Who works and who does not
In 2025 employees fell by about 16,000 and the self-employed rose by 13,000. The female employment rate lost 1.8 points and inactive women aged 15-64 increased by 6,000; among 25-34 year-olds unemployment rose from 1.1% to 2.4%.
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Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-04-13
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