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Netherlands vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Netherlands in 2001. In 1991 Netherlands stood at roughly 401% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 79%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (101%).
| Year | Netherlands | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 7.29% | 401% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 7.29% | 401% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 7.29% | 401% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 7.29% | 401% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 2.73% | 103% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 4.99% | 104% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 3.82% | 79% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 3.87% | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Netherlands in Unemployment?
In 2001. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Netherlands’s that year.
How do Netherlands and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 3.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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: