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Germany vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Germany moved above Saudi Arabia in 1993. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 138% of Germany’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 82%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (97%).
| Year | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.32% | 7.32% | 138% |
| 1970 | 5.32% | 7.32% | 138% |
| 1980 | 5.32% | 7.32% | 138% |
| 1990 | 5.32% | 7.32% | 138% |
| 2000 | 7.92% | 4.57% | 58% |
| 2010 | 7.04% | 5.55% | 79% |
| 2020 | 3.88% | 7.66% | 197% |
| 2025 | 3.71% | 3.04% | 82% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 1993. Germany’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Germany and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Germany is ahead: 3.71% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 82% 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: