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China vs Russia Unemployment
China moved above Russia in 2019. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 216% of China’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 46%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (99%).
| Year | China | Russia | Russia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.37% | 5.11% | 216% |
| 1970 | 2.37% | 5.11% | 216% |
| 1980 | 2.37% | 5.11% | 216% |
| 1990 | 2.37% | 5.11% | 216% |
| 2000 | 3.26% | 10.58% | 325% |
| 2010 | 4.53% | 7.41% | 164% |
| 2020 | 5% | 5.62% | 112% |
| 2025 | 4.62% | 2.13% | 46% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 2019. China’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do China and Russian Federation compare today?
China is ahead: 4.62% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 46% 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: