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China vs Netherlands Unemployment
China moved above Netherlands in 2000. In 1991 Netherlands stood at roughly 307% of China’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (103%).
| Year | China | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.37% | 7.29% | 307% |
| 1970 | 2.37% | 7.29% | 307% |
| 1980 | 2.37% | 7.29% | 307% |
| 1990 | 2.37% | 7.29% | 307% |
| 2000 | 3.26% | 2.73% | 84% |
| 2010 | 4.53% | 4.99% | 110% |
| 2020 | 5% | 3.82% | 76% |
| 2025 | 4.62% | 3.87% | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China move above Netherlands in Unemployment?
In 2000. China’s published Unemployment rose above Netherlands’s that year.
How do China and Netherlands compare today?
China is ahead: 4.62% against 3.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 84% 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: