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Brazil vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Brazil in 1996. In 1991 Brazil stood at roughly 84% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 70%, and the pair was closest in 2005 (99%).
| Year | Brazil | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 6.89% | 84% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 6.89% | 84% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 6.89% | 84% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 6.89% | 84% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 10.89% | 168% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 8.42% | 71% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 13.7% | 104% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 5.97% | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Brazil in Unemployment?
In 1996. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Brazil’s that year.
How do Brazil and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 5.97% — the trailing economy stands at about 70% 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: