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Russia vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Russia in 1995. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 62% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 25%, and the pair was closest in 1994 (95%).
| Year | Russia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 5.11% | 62% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 5.11% | 62% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 5.11% | 62% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 5.11% | 62% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 10.58% | 163% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 7.41% | 62% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 5.62% | 43% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 2.13% | 25% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1995. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 25% 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: