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Germany vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Germany in 1994. In 1991 Germany stood at roughly 65% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 44%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 5.32% | 65% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 5.32% | 65% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 5.32% | 65% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 5.32% | 65% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 7.92% | 122% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 7.04% | 59% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 3.88% | 30% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 3.71% | 44% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Germany in Unemployment?
In 1994. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 3.71% — the trailing economy stands at about 44% 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: