Economy, jobs and prices in Liguria, Italy: official figures
GDP per person was 40,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 103% of the EU average; 9th highest of 21 regions in Italy. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Liguria?
The regional economy produced €59.0 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 2.7% of Italy's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Liguria?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 4.7% in 2025, against 6.1% for Italy and 6.0% across the EU; 12th highest of 21 regions in Italy.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Liguria?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 20.6% in 2025, against 20.6% for Italy; 9th highest of 18 regions in Italy.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Liguria spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.40% of GDP in 2024 (1.41% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much undeclared work is there in Liguria?
Undeclared work accounted for 9.3% of employment in Liguria in 2022, against 9.7% nationally (11th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces).
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow many workers in Liguria are low paid?
Low pay affected 8.9% of employees in Liguria in 2020, meaning an hourly wage below two-thirds of the national median (Italy 10.1%); 9th lowest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces, unchanged from 2015.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyWhat is the real unemployment rate in Liguria?
In 2025, 9.2% of the potential labour force aged 15-74 in Liguria was unemployed or available but not looking for work (Italy 12.6%); 11th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces, down from 15.5% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyAre young graduates leaving Liguria?
Graduate brain drain: in 2023 the net flow of young Italian graduates (25-39) in Liguria was -5.7 per 1,000 resident graduates (Italy -6.2), 10th best of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow many part-time workers in Liguria want a full-time job?
Involuntary part-time affected 8.6% of workers in Liguria in 2025, against 7.7% nationally (10th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces), down from 11.1% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow many workers in Liguria are stuck on temporary contracts?
16.5% of people on temporary contracts in Liguria had been in fixed-term work for at least five years in 2025 (Italy 21.3%), up from 15.7% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyAre graduates in Liguria overqualified for their jobs?
22.8% of employed graduates aged 25 to 64 in Liguria held jobs that did not need a degree in 2025 (Italy 20.9%), up from 18.4% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow dangerous is work in Liguria?
Workplace accidents causing death or permanent disability ran at 12.0 per 10,000 people in work in Liguria in 2022 (Italy 11.0).
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow many high-skilled jobs are there in Liguria?
Knowledge workers, graduates in scientific and technical occupations, made up 18.4% of employment in Liguria in 2025 (Italy 19.2%), down from 20.1% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow many people in Liguria are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 1.8% of the labour force in 2025, against 3.1% for Italy as a whole and 1.9% across the EU; 6th lowest of 18 regions in Italy. In 2015 it was 4.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Liguria?
The unemployment rate for women in Liguria was 4.8% in 2025, against 6.8% for Italy as a whole and 6.2% across the EU; 5th lowest of 20 regions in Italy. In 2015 it was 9.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Liguria are in work?
66.6% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025, against 58.0% for Italy as a whole and 71.3% across the EU; 11th highest of 21 regions in Italy. In 2015 it was 59.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Liguria growing?
In real terms the economy of Liguria grew by -1.1% in 2024 (gross value added), against 0.7% for Italy as a whole; 3rd lowest of 21 regions in Italy. In 2014 it was 0.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Liguria?
There were 563 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024, against 701 for Italy as a whole; the lowest of 21 regions in Italy. In 2014 it was 528.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Liguria?
Employers paid an average of €25,918 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €25,343 across Italy; 8th highest of 21 regions in Italy.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Liguria?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 16.0 million nights in 2025, 46% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Liguria?
The largest part of the economy of Liguria in 2024 was finance, property and business services, at 30.7% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (26.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Liguria?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 14.5% of output in 2024, against 19.0% for Italy.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Liguria growing?
Gross value added rose from €41.6 billion in 2015 to €52.7 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 27% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Liguria?
Of the 681,300 jobs located in Liguria in 2024, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 11% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Liguria?
The number of people working in Liguria rose by 3.5% between 2015 and 2024, to 681,300.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Liguria compares with other regions
Workers in irregular (undeclared) jobs (%) (2022)
Liguria ranks 11 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Workers in irregular (undeclared) jobs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sardinia | 11.4% |
| 9 | Abruzzo | 10.8% |
| 10 | Umbria | 9.5% |
| 11 | Liguria | 9.3% |
| 12 | Piedmont | 8.3% |
| 13 | Marche | 8.1% |
| 14 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | 8.0% |
Employees with low hourly pay (%) (2020)
Liguria ranks 13 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employees with low hourly pay (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Molise | 9.4% |
| 11 | Piedmont | 9.2% |
| 12 | Tuscany | 9.1% |
| 13 | Liguria | 8.9% |
| 14 | Emilia-Romagna | 8.3% |
| 15 | Marche | 8.3% |
| 16 | Veneto | 8.2% |
Labour non-participation rate, 15-74 (%) (2025)
Liguria ranks 11 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Labour non-participation rate, 15-74 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Abruzzo | 12.0% |
| 9 | Lazio | 10.7% |
| 10 | Marche | 9.3% |
| 11 | Liguria | 9.2% |
| 12 | Piedmont | 9.0% |
| 13 | Umbria | 8.0% |
| 14 | Tuscany | 7.9% |
Net migration of Italian graduates aged 25-39 (per 1,000 graduates) (2023)
Liguria ranks 10 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net migration of Italian graduates aged 25-39 (per 1,000 graduates) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | -2.8 |
| 8 | Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Bozen | -3.2 |
| 9 | Veneto | -5.2 |
| 10 | Liguria | -5.7 |
| 11 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | -13.0 |
| 12 | Marche | -13.7 |
| 13 | Umbria | -14.7 |
Involuntary part-time workers (%) (2025)
Liguria ranks 10 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Involuntary part-time workers (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Campania | 8.8% |
| 8 | Umbria | 8.7% |
| 9 | Lazio | 8.7% |
| 10 | Liguria | 8.6% |
| 11 | Marche | 8.2% |
| 12 | Apulia | 7.8% |
| 13 | Abruzzo | 7.7% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Liguria ranks 13 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Basilicata | 2.7% |
| 11 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 2.3% |
| 12 | Marche | 2.0% |
| 13 | Liguria | 1.8% |
| 14 | Umbria | 1.8% |
| 15 | Tuscany | 1.7% |
| 16 | Emilia-Romagna | 1.4% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Liguria ranks 16 of 20, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Veneto | 5.2% |
| 14 | Tuscany | 5.0% |
| 15 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 4.9% |
| 16 | Liguria | 4.8% |
| 17 | Emilia-Romagna | 4.7% |
| 18 | Lombardy | 3.4% |
| 19 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 3.1% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Liguria ranks 11 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Piedmont | 67.7% |
| 9 | Marche | 67.5% |
| 10 | Lombardy | 66.9% |
| 11 | Liguria | 66.6% |
| 12 | Veneto | 65.5% |
| 13 | Lazio | 60.5% |
| 14 | Abruzzo | 56.6% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Liguria ranks 19 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Veneto | -0.1% |
| 16 | Marche | -0.1% |
| 17 | Apulia | -0.2% |
| 18 | Calabria | -0.7% |
| 19 | Liguria | -1.1% |
| 20 | Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Bozen | -1.1% |
| 21 | Molise | -1.2% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Liguria ranks 21 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 695 |
| 16 | Emilia-Romagna | 691 |
| 17 | Veneto | 680 |
| 18 | Campania | 667 |
| 19 | Apulia | 649 |
| 20 | Lombardy | 640 |
| 21 | Liguria | 563 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Liguria ranks 8 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | €26,330 |
| 6 | Emilia-Romagna | €26,329 |
| 7 | Piedmont | €25,990 |
| 8 | Liguria | €25,918 |
| 9 | Veneto | €25,479 |
| 10 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | €25,435 |
| 11 | Tuscany | €24,654 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Liguria ranks 13 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 22.7 million |
| 11 | Sardinia | 21.7 million |
| 12 | Piedmont | 18.2 million |
| 13 | Liguria | 16.0 million |
| 14 | Marche | 11.8 million |
| 15 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 11.0 million |
| 16 | Calabria | 9.3 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Liguria ranks 14 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 16.7% |
| 12 | Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Bozen | 15.0% |
| 13 | Molise | 14.6% |
| 14 | Liguria | 14.5% |
| 15 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | 13.0% |
| 16 | Campania | 12.8% |
| 17 | Apulia | 12.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Liguria ranks 3 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lombardy | 34.5% |
| 2 | Lazio | 32.1% |
| 3 | Liguria | 30.7% |
| 4 | Piedmont | 29.8% |
| 5 | Tuscany | 29.5% |
| 6 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 28.3% |
| 7 | Emilia-Romagna | 28.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Liguria ranks 14 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 22.0% |
| 12 | Umbria | 21.3% |
| 13 | Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Bozen | 21.1% |
| 14 | Liguria | 20.8% |
| 15 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 20.5% |
| 16 | Marche | 19.5% |
| 17 | Tuscany | 18.6% |
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