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France vs Italy Unemployment
France moved above Italy in 1992. In 1991 Italy stood at roughly 111% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 85%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (100%).
| Year | France | Italy | Italy as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 10.1% | 111% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 10.1% | 111% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 10.1% | 111% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 10.1% | 111% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 10.83% | 106% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 8.36% | 90% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 9.19% | 115% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 6.39% | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Italy in Unemployment?
In 1992. France’s published Unemployment rose above Italy’s that year.
How do France and Italy compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 6.39% — the trailing economy stands at about 85% 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: