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Italy vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 72% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 48%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (94%).
| Year | Italy | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 7.32% | 72% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 7.32% | 72% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 7.32% | 72% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 7.32% | 72% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 4.57% | 42% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 5.55% | 66% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 7.66% | 83% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 3.04% | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Italy and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: