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Russia vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Russia in 2021. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 281% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 44%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (103%).
| Year | Russia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 5.11% | 281% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 5.11% | 281% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 5.11% | 281% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 5.11% | 281% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 10.58% | 398% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 7.41% | 154% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 5.62% | 117% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 2.13% | 44% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 2021. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 44% 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: