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UK vs Australia Unemployment
United Kingdom moved above Australia in 1995. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 112% of United Kingdom’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 86%, and the pair was closest in 1994 (101%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Australia | Australia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.55% | 9.59% | 112% |
| 1970 | 8.55% | 9.59% | 112% |
| 1980 | 8.55% | 9.59% | 112% |
| 1990 | 8.55% | 9.59% | 112% |
| 2000 | 5.56% | 6.29% | 113% |
| 2010 | 7.97% | 5.21% | 65% |
| 2020 | 4.47% | 6.39% | 143% |
| 2025 | 4.75% | 4.09% | 86% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1995. United Kingdom’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Australia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4.75% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 86% 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
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