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Japan vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Japan in 1992. In 1991 Japan stood at roughly 113% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 50%, and the pair was closest in 2005 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 2.06% | 113% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 2.06% | 113% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 2.06% | 113% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 2.06% | 113% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 4.75% | 179% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 5.1% | 106% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 2.81% | 58% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 2.45% | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Japan in Unemployment?
In 1992. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Japan’s that year.
How do Japan and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 2.45% — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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: