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Saudi Arabia vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above Saudi Arabia in 2023. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 402% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 62%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (99%).
| Year | Saudi Arabia | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 7.32% | 402% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 7.32% | 402% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 7.32% | 402% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 7.32% | 402% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 4.57% | 172% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 5.55% | 115% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 7.66% | 159% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 3.04% | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 2023. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Saudi Arabia and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 62% 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: