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China vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above China in 1993. In 1991 China stood at roughly 130% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (101%).
| Year | China | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 2.37% | 130% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 2.37% | 130% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 2.37% | 130% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 2.37% | 130% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 3.26% | 123% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 4.53% | 94% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 5% | 104% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 4.62% | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above China in Unemployment?
In 1993. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 4.62% — the trailing economy stands at about 95% 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: