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Turkiye vs Switzerland Unemployment
Turkiye has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Switzerland stood at roughly 22% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 57%, and the pair was closest in 1997 (60%).
| Year | Turkiye | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 1.82% | 22% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 1.82% | 22% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 1.82% | 22% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 1.82% | 22% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 2.66% | 41% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 4.81% | 40% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 4.82% | 37% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 4.87% | 57% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Switzerland in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Turkiye and Switzerland compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 4.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 57% 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: