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Indonesia vs Netherlands Unemployment
Netherlands moved above Indonesia in 1998. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 36% of Netherlands’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (98%).
| Year | Indonesia | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Indonesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.29% | 2.62% | 36% |
| 1970 | 7.29% | 2.62% | 36% |
| 1980 | 7.29% | 2.62% | 36% |
| 1990 | 7.29% | 2.62% | 36% |
| 2000 | 2.73% | 6.08% | 223% |
| 2010 | 4.99% | 5.61% | 112% |
| 2020 | 3.82% | 4.26% | 111% |
| 2025 | 3.87% | 3.24% | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 1998. Netherlands’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do Indonesia and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.87% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 84% 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: