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Italy vs Australia Unemployment
Italy moved above Australia in 1992. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 95% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 64%.
| Year | Italy | Australia | Australia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 9.59% | 95% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 9.59% | 95% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 9.59% | 95% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 9.59% | 95% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 6.29% | 58% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 5.21% | 62% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 6.39% | 70% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 4.09% | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1992. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do Italy and Australia compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 64% 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: