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France vs Indonesia Unemployment
France moved above Indonesia in 2007. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 29% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 43%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (101%).
| Year | France | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 2.62% | 29% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 2.62% | 29% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 2.62% | 29% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 2.62% | 29% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 6.08% | 59% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 5.61% | 61% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 4.26% | 53% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 3.24% | 43% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2007. France’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do France and Indonesia compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 43% 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: