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UK vs Italy Unemployment
Italy moved above United Kingdom in 1992. In 1991 United Kingdom stood at roughly 85% of Italy’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Italy | Italy as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.1% | 8.55% | 85% |
| 1970 | 10.1% | 8.55% | 85% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | 8.55% | 85% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | 8.55% | 85% |
| 2000 | 10.83% | 5.56% | 51% |
| 2010 | 8.36% | 7.97% | 95% |
| 2020 | 9.19% | 4.47% | 49% |
| 2025 | 6.39% | 4.75% | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy move above United Kingdom in Unemployment?
In 1992. Italy’s published Unemployment rose above United Kingdom’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Italy compare today?
Italy is ahead: 6.39% against 4.75% — the trailing economy stands at about 74% 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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