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UK vs Brazil Unemployment
Brazil moved above United Kingdom in 1997. In 1991 United Kingdom stood at roughly 124% of Brazil’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 79%, and the pair was closest in 1996 (102%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Brazil | Brazil as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.89% | 8.55% | 124% |
| 1970 | 6.89% | 8.55% | 124% |
| 1980 | 6.89% | 8.55% | 124% |
| 1990 | 6.89% | 8.55% | 124% |
| 2000 | 10.89% | 5.56% | 51% |
| 2010 | 8.42% | 7.97% | 95% |
| 2020 | 13.7% | 4.47% | 33% |
| 2025 | 5.97% | 4.75% | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil move above United Kingdom in Unemployment?
In 1997. Brazil’s published Unemployment rose above United Kingdom’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 5.97% against 4.75% — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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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