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Australia vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Australia moved above Saudi Arabia in 2004. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 76% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 74%, and the pair was closest in 2013 (99%).
| Year | Australia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 7.32% | 76% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 7.32% | 76% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 7.32% | 76% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 7.32% | 76% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 4.57% | 73% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 5.55% | 106% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 7.66% | 120% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 3.04% | 74% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 2004. Australia’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Australia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 3.04% — 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: