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Germany vs Brazil Unemployment
Brazil moved above Germany in 1993. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 77% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (96%).
| Year | Germany | Brazil | Brazil as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 5.32% | 77% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 5.32% | 77% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 5.32% | 77% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 5.32% | 77% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 7.92% | 73% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 7.04% | 84% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 3.88% | 28% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 3.71% | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 1993. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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: