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Brazil vs Netherlands Unemployment
Brazil moved above Netherlands in 1992. In 1991 Netherlands stood at roughly 106% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 65%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (101%).
| Year | Brazil | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 7.29% | 106% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 7.29% | 106% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 7.29% | 106% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 7.29% | 106% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 2.73% | 25% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 4.99% | 59% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 3.82% | 28% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 3.87% | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Netherlands in Unemployment?
In 1992. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Netherlands’s that year.
How do Brazil and Netherlands compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 3.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 65% 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: