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Germany vs Mexico Unemployment
Germany moved above Mexico in 2019. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 59% of Germany’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 72%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (97%).
| Year | Germany | Mexico | Mexico as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.32% | 3.15% | 59% |
| 1970 | 5.32% | 3.15% | 59% |
| 1980 | 5.32% | 3.15% | 59% |
| 1990 | 5.32% | 3.15% | 59% |
| 2000 | 7.92% | 2.65% | 33% |
| 2010 | 7.04% | 5.3% | 75% |
| 2020 | 3.88% | 4.44% | 114% |
| 2025 | 3.71% | 2.67% | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 2019. Germany’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Germany and Mexico compare today?
Germany is ahead: 3.71% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 72% 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: