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Russia vs Italy Unemployment
Italy moved above Russia in 1998. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 51% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 33%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (99%).
| Year | Russia | Italy | Italy as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 5.11% | 51% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 5.11% | 51% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 5.11% | 51% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 5.11% | 51% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 10.58% | 98% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 7.41% | 89% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 5.62% | 61% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 2.13% | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1998. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 33% 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: