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Brazil vs Mexico Unemployment
Brazil moved above Mexico in 1995. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 46% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 45%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (100%).
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 3.15% | 46% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 3.15% | 46% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 3.15% | 46% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 3.15% | 46% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 2.65% | 24% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 5.3% | 63% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 4.44% | 32% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 2.67% | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 1995. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 45% 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: