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UK vs Russia Unemployment
United Kingdom moved above Russia in 1995. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 60% of United Kingdom’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 45%, and the pair was closest in 2015 (101%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Russia | Russia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.55% | 5.11% | 60% |
| 1970 | 8.55% | 5.11% | 60% |
| 1980 | 8.55% | 5.11% | 60% |
| 1990 | 8.55% | 5.11% | 60% |
| 2000 | 5.56% | 10.58% | 190% |
| 2010 | 7.97% | 7.41% | 93% |
| 2020 | 4.47% | 5.62% | 126% |
| 2025 | 4.75% | 2.13% | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1995. United Kingdom’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Russian Federation compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 4.75% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 45% 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: