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Russia vs Brazil Unemployment
Brazil moved above Russia in 1994. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 74% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (98%).
| Year | Russia | Brazil | Brazil as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 5.11% | 74% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 5.11% | 74% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 5.11% | 74% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 5.11% | 74% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 10.58% | 97% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 7.41% | 88% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 5.62% | 41% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 2.13% | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1994. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: