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India vs Brazil Unemployment
Brazil moved above India in 1996. In 1991 India stood at roughly 111% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 71%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (100%).
| Year | India | Brazil | Brazil as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 7.64% | 111% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 7.64% | 111% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 7.64% | 111% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 7.64% | 111% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 7.59% | 70% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 7.63% | 91% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 7.86% | 57% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 4.22% | 71% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above India in Unemployment?
In 1996. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 71% 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: