Highest Unemployment in Liguria

Top 44 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Liguria

1 Ventimiglia 13.6%

2 Bordighera 12.9%

3 Diano Marina 12.8%

4 Vallecrosia 12.7%

5 Sanremo 12.2%

6 Santa Margherita Ligure 12.2%

7 Lerici 12.2%

8 Pietra Ligure 12.1%

9 Albisola Superiore 12.1%

10 Loano 12.1%

11 Marina di Andora 12.0%

12 Ceriale 12.0%

13 Andora 12.0%

14 Alassio 12.0%

15 Varazze 12.0%

16 Finale Ligure 11.9%

17 Albissola Marina 11.8%

18 Lavagna 11.7%

19 Busalla 11.7%

20 Recco 11.6%

21 Sestri Levante 11.6%

22 Rapallo 11.5%

23 Imperia 11.5%

24 Taggia 11.5%

25 Chiavari 11.4%

26 Savona 11.4%

27 Vado Ligure 11.4%

28 Colombiera-Molicciara 11.4%

29 Arenzano 11.4%

30 Vado Centro 11.4%

31 Albenga 11.4%

32 Carcare 11.4%

33 Ceparana-Carpena 11.3%

34 Cairo Montenotte 11.3%

35 Arcola 11.3%

36 Cogoleto 11.3%

37 Casano-Dogana-Isola 11.2%

38 Genoa 11.0%

39 Pedemonte 10.9%

40 Sarzana 10.9%

41 Serra Riccò 10.9%

42 La Spezia 10.9%

43 Casarza Ligure 10.6%

44 Santo Stefano di Magra 9.9%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Liguria face significant economic challenges. Ventimiglia has an unemployment rate of 13.6%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Ventimiglia, about 1 in 7 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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