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Spain vs Turkiye Unemployment
Spain moved above Turkiye in 2005. In 1991 Turkiye stood at roughly 52% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 82%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (98%).
| Year | Spain | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 8.21% | 52% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 8.21% | 52% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 8.21% | 52% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 8.21% | 52% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 6.5% | 47% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 11.88% | 60% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 13.15% | 85% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 8.52% | 82% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Turkiye in Unemployment?
In 2005. Spain’s published Unemployment rose above Turkiye’s that year.
How do Spain and Turkiye compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 8.52% — the trailing economy stands at about 82% 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: