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Germany vs Netherlands Unemployment
Netherlands moved above Germany in 1992. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 73% of Netherlands’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 96%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (102%).
| Year | Germany | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.29% | 5.32% | 73% |
| 1970 | 7.29% | 5.32% | 73% |
| 1980 | 7.29% | 5.32% | 73% |
| 1990 | 7.29% | 5.32% | 73% |
| 2000 | 2.73% | 7.92% | 291% |
| 2010 | 4.99% | 7.04% | 141% |
| 2020 | 3.82% | 3.88% | 102% |
| 2025 | 3.87% | 3.71% | 96% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 1992. Netherlands’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.87% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 96% 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: