Italy vs Spain: Labor force, total
Italy
25.66 million
in 2025
Spain
24.76 million
in 2025
Italy rank
27th
Spain rank
28th
Labor force, total over time
- Italy
- Spain
How they compare
Italy currently reports 25.66 million against 24.76 million in Spain, a difference of 901,400.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.
Globally, Italy ranks 27th and Spain ranks 28th of 186 countries.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.