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Spain vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 46% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 29%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (74%).
| Year | Spain | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 7.32% | 46% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 7.32% | 46% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 7.32% | 46% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 7.32% | 46% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 4.57% | 33% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 5.55% | 28% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 7.66% | 49% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 3.04% | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Spain and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 29% 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: