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Germany vs Spain Unemployment
Spain moved above Germany in 2005. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 33% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (97%).
| Year | Germany | Spain | Spain as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 5.32% | 33% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 5.32% | 33% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 5.32% | 33% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 5.32% | 33% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 7.92% | 57% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 7.04% | 35% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 3.88% | 25% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 3.71% | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 2005. Spain’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: