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India vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
India moved above Saudi Arabia in 2021. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 96% of India’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 72%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (97%).
| Year | India | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.64% | 7.32% | 96% |
| 1970 | 7.64% | 7.32% | 96% |
| 1980 | 7.64% | 7.32% | 96% |
| 1990 | 7.64% | 7.32% | 96% |
| 2000 | 7.59% | 4.57% | 60% |
| 2010 | 7.63% | 5.55% | 73% |
| 2020 | 7.86% | 7.66% | 97% |
| 2025 | 4.22% | 3.04% | 72% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 2021. India’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do India and Saudi Arabia compare today?
India is ahead: 4.22% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 72% 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: