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Japan vs Italy Unemployment
Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Japan stood at roughly 20% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 38%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (65%).
| Year | Japan | Italy | Italy as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 2.06% | 20% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 2.06% | 20% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 2.06% | 20% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 2.06% | 20% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 4.75% | 44% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 5.1% | 61% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 2.81% | 31% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 2.45% | 38% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Japan in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Japan and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 2.45% — the trailing economy stands at about 38% 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: