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China vs Indonesia Unemployment
China moved above Indonesia in 2012. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 110% of China’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 70%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (102%).
| Year | China | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.37% | 2.62% | 110% |
| 1970 | 2.37% | 2.62% | 110% |
| 1980 | 2.37% | 2.62% | 110% |
| 1990 | 2.37% | 2.62% | 110% |
| 2000 | 3.26% | 6.08% | 186% |
| 2010 | 4.53% | 5.61% | 124% |
| 2020 | 5% | 4.26% | 85% |
| 2025 | 4.62% | 3.24% | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2012. China’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do China and Indonesia compare today?
China is ahead: 4.62% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 70% 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: