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India vs Indonesia Unemployment
India moved above Indonesia in 2005. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 34% of India’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 77%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (100%).
| Year | India | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.64% | 2.62% | 34% |
| 1970 | 7.64% | 2.62% | 34% |
| 1980 | 7.64% | 2.62% | 34% |
| 1990 | 7.64% | 2.62% | 34% |
| 2000 | 7.59% | 6.08% | 80% |
| 2010 | 7.63% | 5.61% | 74% |
| 2020 | 7.86% | 4.26% | 54% |
| 2025 | 4.22% | 3.24% | 77% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2005. India’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do India and Indonesia compare today?
India is ahead: 4.22% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 77% 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: