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Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Saudi Arabia moved above Mexico in 1995. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 43% of Saudi Arabia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 88%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (100%).
| Year | Mexico | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.32% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1970 | 7.32% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1980 | 7.32% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 1990 | 7.32% | 3.15% | 43% |
| 2000 | 4.57% | 2.65% | 58% |
| 2010 | 5.55% | 5.3% | 96% |
| 2020 | 7.66% | 4.44% | 58% |
| 2025 | 3.04% | 2.67% | 88% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above Mexico in Unemployment?
In 1995. Saudi Arabia’s published Unemployment rose above Mexico’s that year.
How do Mexico and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 3.04% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 88% 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: