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Mexico vs Indonesia Unemployment
Indonesia moved above Mexico in 1997. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 120% of Indonesia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 83%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (100%).
| Year | Mexico | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.62% | 3.15% | 120% |
| 1970 | 2.62% | 3.15% | 120% |
| 1980 | 2.62% | 3.15% | 120% |
| 1990 | 2.62% | 3.15% | 120% |
| 2000 | 6.08% | 2.65% | 44% |
| 2010 | 5.61% | 5.3% | 94% |
| 2020 | 4.26% | 4.44% | 104% |
| 2025 | 3.24% | 2.67% | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 1997. Indonesia’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Mexico and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 3.24% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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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