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Netherlands vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Netherlands moved above Saudi Arabia in 1994. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 100% of Netherlands’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 78%.
| Year | Netherlands | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.29% | 7.32% | 100% |
| 1970 | 7.29% | 7.32% | 100% |
| 1980 | 7.29% | 7.32% | 100% |
| 1990 | 7.29% | 7.32% | 100% |
| 2000 | 2.73% | 4.57% | 168% |
| 2010 | 4.99% | 5.55% | 111% |
| 2020 | 3.82% | 7.66% | 201% |
| 2025 | 3.87% | 3.04% | 78% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 1994. Netherlands’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Netherlands and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.87% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 78% 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: