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Germany vs Indonesia Unemployment
Germany moved above Indonesia in 2016. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 49% of Germany’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 87%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.32% | 2.62% | 49% |
| 1970 | 5.32% | 2.62% | 49% |
| 1980 | 5.32% | 2.62% | 49% |
| 1990 | 5.32% | 2.62% | 49% |
| 2000 | 7.92% | 6.08% | 77% |
| 2010 | 7.04% | 5.61% | 80% |
| 2020 | 3.88% | 4.26% | 110% |
| 2025 | 3.71% | 3.24% | 87% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2016. Germany’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do Germany and Indonesia compare today?
Germany is ahead: 3.71% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 87% 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: