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Russia vs Australia Unemployment
Australia moved above Russia in 1995. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 53% of Australia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 52%, and the pair was closest in 2016 (98%).
| Year | Russia | Australia | Australia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.59% | 5.11% | 53% |
| 1970 | 9.59% | 5.11% | 53% |
| 1980 | 9.59% | 5.11% | 53% |
| 1990 | 9.59% | 5.11% | 53% |
| 2000 | 6.29% | 10.58% | 168% |
| 2010 | 5.21% | 7.41% | 142% |
| 2020 | 6.39% | 5.62% | 88% |
| 2025 | 4.09% | 2.13% | 52% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1995. Australia’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 4.09% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 52% 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: