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Brazil vs Spain Unemployment
Spain moved above Brazil in 2001. In 1991 Brazil stood at roughly 43% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 58%, and the pair was closest in 2003 (99%).
| Year | Brazil | Spain | Spain as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 6.89% | 43% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 6.89% | 43% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 6.89% | 43% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 6.89% | 43% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 10.89% | 79% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 8.42% | 42% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 13.7% | 88% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 5.97% | 58% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Brazil in Unemployment?
In 2001. Spain’s published Unemployment rose above Brazil’s that year.
How do Brazil and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 5.97% — the trailing economy stands at about 58% 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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