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China vs Italy Unemployment
Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 China stood at roughly 23% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 72%.
| Year | China | Italy | Italy as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 3.26% | 30% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 4.53% | 54% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 5% | 54% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 4.62% | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above China in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do China and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 4.62% — the trailing economy stands at about 72% 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: