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Russia vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Saudi Arabia moved above Russia in 1994. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 70% of Saudi Arabia’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 70%, and the pair was closest in 2016 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.32% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1970 | 7.32% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1980 | 7.32% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 1990 | 7.32% | 5.11% | 70% |
| 2000 | 4.57% | 10.58% | 232% |
| 2010 | 5.55% | 7.41% | 133% |
| 2020 | 7.66% | 5.62% | 73% |
| 2025 | 3.04% | 2.13% | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1994. Saudi Arabia’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 3.04% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 70% 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: