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In Italy, 13.6% of temporary employees moved to permanent work within a year

In Istat’s 2024–2025 longitudinal analysis, 13.6% of workers initially on fixed-term contracts had permanent contracts 12 months later.

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Istat published the transition indicators on 2 October. The analysis follows people aged 15–64 living in the same municipality at the start and end, so its population differs from monthly or cross-sectional labour estimates.

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Fixed-term to permanent transition

Fixed-term to permanent transition

Fixed-term to permanent transition
13.6 percent
2025 · Observed
Fixed-term to permanent transition
18 percent
2024 · Observed
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People aged 15–64 living in the same municipality at both endpoints; 12-month transition.

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