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Germany vs Australia Unemployment
Australia moved above Germany in 1996. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 55% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (103%).
| Year | Germany | Australia | Australia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 5.32% | 55% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 5.32% | 55% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 5.32% | 55% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 5.32% | 55% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 7.92% | 126% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 7.04% | 135% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 3.88% | 61% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 3.71% | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 1996. Australia’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: