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Australia vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Australia in 2022. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 527% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2021 (100%).
| Year | Australia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 9.59% | 527% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 9.59% | 527% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 9.59% | 527% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 9.59% | 527% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 6.29% | 237% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 5.21% | 108% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 6.39% | 133% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 4.09% | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 2022. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do Australia and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 84% 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: