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Mexico vs Netherlands Unemployment
Netherlands moved above Mexico in 2001. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 43% of Netherlands’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 69%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (99%).
| Year | Mexico | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.29% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1970 | 7.29% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1980 | 7.29% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1990 | 7.29% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 2000 | 2.73% | 2.65% | 97% |
| 2010 | 4.99% | 5.3% | 106% |
| 2020 | 3.82% | 4.44% | 116% |
| 2025 | 3.87% | 2.67% | 69% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 2001. Netherlands’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Mexico and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.87% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 69% 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: