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South Korea vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above South Korea in 1993. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 132% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 55%, and the pair was closest in 2002 (104%).
| Year | South Korea | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 2.41% | 132% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 2.41% | 132% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 2.41% | 132% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 2.41% | 132% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 4.06% | 153% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 3.32% | 69% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 3.93% | 82% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 2.68% | 55% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above South Korea in Unemployment?
In 1993. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above South Korea’s that year.
How do Korea, Rep. and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 55% 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: