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Japan vs Russia Unemployment
Japan moved above Russia in 2024. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 248% of Japan’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 87%, and the pair was closest in 2024 (97%).
| Year | Japan | Russia | Russia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.06% | 5.11% | 248% |
| 1970 | 2.06% | 5.11% | 248% |
| 1980 | 2.06% | 5.11% | 248% |
| 1990 | 2.06% | 5.11% | 248% |
| 2000 | 4.75% | 10.58% | 223% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | 7.41% | 145% |
| 2020 | 2.81% | 5.62% | 200% |
| 2025 | 2.45% | 2.13% | 87% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 2024. Japan’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Japan and Russian Federation compare today?
Japan is ahead: 2.45% against 2.13% — 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: