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UK vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above United Kingdom in 1998. In 1991 United Kingdom stood at roughly 104% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 1997 (103%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 8.55% | 104% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 8.55% | 104% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 8.55% | 104% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 8.55% | 104% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 5.56% | 86% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 7.97% | 67% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 4.47% | 34% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 4.75% | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above United Kingdom in Unemployment?
In 1998. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above United Kingdom’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 4.75% — 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: