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Brazil vs Australia Unemployment
Brazil moved above Australia in 1997. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 139% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 69%, and the pair was closest in 1996 (106%).
| Year | Brazil | Australia | Australia as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 9.59% | 139% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 9.59% | 139% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 9.59% | 139% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 9.59% | 139% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 6.29% | 58% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 5.21% | 62% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 6.39% | 47% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 4.09% | 69% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1997. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do Brazil and Australia compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 69% 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: