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Japan vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Saudi Arabia moved above Japan in 1999. In 1991 Japan stood at roughly 28% of Saudi Arabia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 81%, and the pair was closest in 2002 (102%).
| Year | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.32% | 2.06% | 28% |
| 1970 | 7.32% | 2.06% | 28% |
| 1980 | 7.32% | 2.06% | 28% |
| 1990 | 7.32% | 2.06% | 28% |
| 2000 | 4.57% | 4.75% | 104% |
| 2010 | 5.55% | 5.1% | 92% |
| 2020 | 7.66% | 2.81% | 37% |
| 2025 | 3.04% | 2.45% | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above Japan in Unemployment?
In 1999. Saudi Arabia’s published Unemployment rose above Japan’s that year.
How do Japan and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 3.04% against 2.45% — the trailing economy stands at about 81% 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: