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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Indonesia moved above Saudi Arabia in 1998. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 280% of Indonesia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 94%, and the pair was closest in 2010 (99%).
| Year | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Indonesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.62% | 7.32% | 280% |
| 1970 | 2.62% | 7.32% | 280% |
| 1980 | 2.62% | 7.32% | 280% |
| 1990 | 2.62% | 7.32% | 280% |
| 2000 | 6.08% | 4.57% | 75% |
| 2010 | 5.61% | 5.55% | 99% |
| 2020 | 4.26% | 7.66% | 180% |
| 2025 | 3.24% | 3.04% | 94% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 1998. Indonesia’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Indonesia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 3.24% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 94% 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: