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Brazil vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Brazil moved above Saudi Arabia in 1995. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 106% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 51%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (102%).
| Year | Brazil | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 7.32% | 106% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 7.32% | 106% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 7.32% | 106% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 7.32% | 106% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 4.57% | 42% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 5.55% | 66% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 7.66% | 56% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 3.04% | 51% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 1995. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Brazil and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 51% 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
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