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India vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above India in 1996. In 1991 India stood at roughly 93% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 50%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (99%).
| Year | India | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 7.64% | 93% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 7.64% | 93% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 7.64% | 93% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 7.64% | 93% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 7.59% | 117% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 7.63% | 64% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 7.86% | 60% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 4.22% | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above India in Unemployment?
In 1996. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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: