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India vs Italy Unemployment
Italy moved above India in 2006. In 1991 India stood at roughly 76% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 66%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (99%).
| Year | India | Italy | Italy as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 7.64% | 76% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 7.64% | 76% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 7.64% | 76% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 7.64% | 76% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 7.59% | 70% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 7.63% | 91% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 7.86% | 85% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 4.22% | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above India in Unemployment?
In 2006. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 66% 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: