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Japan vs Mexico Unemployment
Mexico moved above Japan in 1998. In 1991 Japan stood at roughly 65% of Mexico’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2008 (103%).
| Year | Japan | Mexico | Mexico as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.15% | 2.06% | 65% |
| 1970 | 3.15% | 2.06% | 65% |
| 1980 | 3.15% | 2.06% | 65% |
| 1990 | 3.15% | 2.06% | 65% |
| 2000 | 2.65% | 4.75% | 179% |
| 2010 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 96% |
| 2020 | 4.44% | 2.81% | 63% |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 2.45% | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico move above Japan in Unemployment?
In 1998. Mexico’s published Unemployment rose above Japan’s that year.
How do Japan and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 2.67% against 2.45% — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: