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Germany vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Germany in 2015. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 292% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (103%).
| Year | Germany | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 5.32% | 292% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 5.32% | 292% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 5.32% | 292% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 5.32% | 292% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 7.92% | 298% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 7.04% | 146% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 3.88% | 81% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 3.71% | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 2015. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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: