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Australia vs Indonesia Unemployment
Australia moved above Indonesia in 2002. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 27% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 79%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (101%).
| Year | Australia | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 2.62% | 27% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 2.62% | 27% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 2.62% | 27% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 2.62% | 27% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 6.08% | 97% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 5.61% | 108% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 4.26% | 67% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 3.24% | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2002. Australia’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do Australia and Indonesia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 79% of the leader.
Are these Unemployment figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in % of total labor force, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: