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Germany vs Italy Unemployment
Italy moved above Germany in 2003. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 53% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 58%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (102%).
| Year | Germany | Italy | Italy as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 5.32% | 53% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 5.32% | 53% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 5.32% | 53% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 5.32% | 53% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 7.92% | 73% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 7.04% | 84% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 3.88% | 42% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 3.71% | 58% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 2003. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 58% 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: