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Italy vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Italy in 2002. In 1991 Italy stood at roughly 123% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 75%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (103%).
| Year | Italy | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 10.1% | 123% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 10.1% | 123% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 10.1% | 123% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 10.1% | 123% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 10.83% | 167% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 8.36% | 70% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 9.19% | 70% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 6.39% | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Italy in Unemployment?
In 2002. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 6.39% — the trailing economy stands at about 75% 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: