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India vs Australia Unemployment
India moved above Australia in 1999. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 125% of India’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (101%).
| Year | India | Australia | Australia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.64% | 9.59% | 125% |
| 1970 | 7.64% | 9.59% | 125% |
| 1980 | 7.64% | 9.59% | 125% |
| 1990 | 7.64% | 9.59% | 125% |
| 2000 | 7.59% | 6.29% | 83% |
| 2010 | 7.63% | 5.21% | 68% |
| 2020 | 7.86% | 6.39% | 81% |
| 2025 | 4.22% | 4.09% | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1999. India’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do India and Australia compare today?
India is ahead: 4.22% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: