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Italy vs Brazil Unemployment
Italy moved above Brazil in 2000. In 1991 Brazil stood at roughly 68% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2000 (101%).
| Year | Italy | Brazil | Brazil as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 6.89% | 68% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 6.89% | 68% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 6.89% | 68% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 6.89% | 68% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 10.89% | 101% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 8.42% | 101% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 13.7% | 149% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 5.97% | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Brazil in Unemployment?
In 2000. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above Brazil’s that year.
How do Italy and Brazil compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 5.97% — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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
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