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UK vs Switzerland Unemployment
Switzerland moved above United Kingdom in 2016. In 1991 United Kingdom stood at roughly 470% of Switzerland’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 2016 (100%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.82% | 8.55% | 470% |
| 1970 | 1.82% | 8.55% | 470% |
| 1980 | 1.82% | 8.55% | 470% |
| 1990 | 1.82% | 8.55% | 470% |
| 2000 | 2.66% | 5.56% | 209% |
| 2010 | 4.81% | 7.97% | 166% |
| 2020 | 4.82% | 4.47% | 93% |
| 2025 | 4.87% | 4.75% | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland move above United Kingdom in Unemployment?
In 2016. Switzerland’s published Unemployment rose above United Kingdom’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 4.87% against 4.75% — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: