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India vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above India in 2024. In 1991 India stood at roughly 420% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 87%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (103%).
| Year | India | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 7.64% | 420% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 7.64% | 420% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 7.64% | 420% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 7.64% | 420% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 7.59% | 286% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 7.63% | 159% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 7.86% | 163% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 4.22% | 87% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above India in Unemployment?
In 2024. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 87% 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: