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Australia vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Australia in 1999. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 117% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 48%, and the pair was closest in 2000 (97%).
| Year | Australia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 9.59% | 117% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 9.59% | 117% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 9.59% | 117% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 9.59% | 117% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 6.29% | 97% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 5.21% | 44% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 6.39% | 49% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 4.09% | 48% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1999. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do Australia and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 48% 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: