Home / Comparisons / Mexico vs Australia Unemployment
Mexico vs Australia Unemployment
Australia moved above Mexico in 2010. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 33% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 65%, and the pair was closest in 2010 (102%).
| Year | Mexico | Australia | Australia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 3.15% | 33% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 3.15% | 33% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 3.15% | 33% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 3.15% | 33% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 2.65% | 42% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 5.3% | 102% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 4.44% | 69% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 2.67% | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 2010. Australia’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Mexico and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 65% 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: