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UK vs Indonesia Unemployment
United Kingdom moved above Indonesia in 1999. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 31% of United Kingdom’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 68%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (98%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.55% | 2.62% | 31% |
| 1970 | 8.55% | 2.62% | 31% |
| 1980 | 8.55% | 2.62% | 31% |
| 1990 | 8.55% | 2.62% | 31% |
| 2000 | 5.56% | 6.08% | 109% |
| 2010 | 7.97% | 5.61% | 70% |
| 2020 | 4.47% | 4.26% | 95% |
| 2025 | 4.75% | 3.24% | 68% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 1999. United Kingdom’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Indonesia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4.75% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 68% 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: