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UK vs Mexico Unemployment
United Kingdom has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Mexico stood at roughly 37% of United Kingdom’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (99%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Mexico | Mexico as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.55% | 3.15% | 37% |
| 1970 | 8.55% | 3.15% | 37% |
| 1980 | 8.55% | 3.15% | 37% |
| 1990 | 8.55% | 3.15% | 37% |
| 2000 | 5.56% | 2.65% | 48% |
| 2010 | 7.97% | 5.3% | 67% |
| 2020 | 4.47% | 4.44% | 99% |
| 2025 | 4.75% | 2.67% | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Mexico in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Mexico compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4.75% against 2.67% — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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: