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Russia vs Mexico Unemployment
Mexico moved above Russia in 2024. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 162% of Mexico’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 80%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (108%).
| Year | Russia | Mexico | Mexico as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.15% | 5.11% | 162% |
| 1970 | 3.15% | 5.11% | 162% |
| 1980 | 3.15% | 5.11% | 162% |
| 1990 | 3.15% | 5.11% | 162% |
| 2000 | 2.65% | 10.58% | 400% |
| 2010 | 5.3% | 7.41% | 140% |
| 2020 | 4.44% | 5.62% | 127% |
| 2025 | 2.67% | 2.13% | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 2024. Mexico’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 2.67% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 80% 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: