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Turkiye vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Turkiye has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 89% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 36%.
| Year | Turkiye | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 7.32% | 89% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 7.32% | 89% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 7.32% | 89% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 7.32% | 89% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 4.57% | 70% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 5.55% | 47% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 7.66% | 58% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 3.04% | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Turkiye and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: