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UK vs India Unemployment
United Kingdom moved above India in 1997. In 1991 India stood at roughly 89% of United Kingdom’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | India | India as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.55% | 7.64% | 89% |
| 1970 | 8.55% | 7.64% | 89% |
| 1980 | 8.55% | 7.64% | 89% |
| 1990 | 8.55% | 7.64% | 89% |
| 2000 | 5.56% | 7.59% | 137% |
| 2010 | 7.97% | 7.63% | 96% |
| 2020 | 4.47% | 7.86% | 176% |
| 2025 | 4.75% | 4.22% | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above India in Unemployment?
In 1997. United Kingdom’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and India compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4.75% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: