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Russia vs Netherlands Unemployment
Netherlands moved above Russia in 1994. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 70% of Netherlands’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 55%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (94%).
| Year | Russia | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.29% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1970 | 7.29% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1980 | 7.29% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1990 | 7.29% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 2000 | 2.73% | 10.58% | 388% |
| 2010 | 4.99% | 7.41% | 148% |
| 2020 | 3.82% | 5.62% | 147% |
| 2025 | 3.87% | 2.13% | 55% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1994. Netherlands’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.87% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 55% 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: