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Italy vs Netherlands Unemployment
Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Netherlands stood at roughly 72% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 61%, and the pair was closest in 2005 (76%).
| Year | Italy | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 7.29% | 72% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 7.29% | 72% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 7.29% | 72% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 7.29% | 72% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 2.73% | 25% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 4.99% | 60% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 3.82% | 42% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 3.87% | 61% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Netherlands in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Italy and Netherlands compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 3.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 61% 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: