Unemployment Rate - Ranking 1980
Year
In 1980, Switzerland (0.21%), Iceland (0.31%), and Hungary (0.61%) ranked highest in unemployment rate among all countries. Jamaica ranked lowest at 27.26%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Switzerland | 0.21% | - |
| 2nd | Iceland | 0.31% | - |
| 3rd | Hungary | 0.61% | - |
| 4th | Luxembourg | 0.72% | - |
| 5th | Mexico | 1.20% | - |
| 6th | Austria | 1.60% | - |
| 7th | Norway | 1.65% | - |
| 8th | Japan | 2.02% | - |
| 9th | Greece | 2.66% | - |
| 10th | Sweden | 2.70% | - |
| 11th | Argentina | 3.00% | - |
| 12th | Netherlands | 3.35% | - |
| 13th | Germany | 3.36% | - |
| 14th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 3.80% | - |
| 15th | New Zealand | 4.02% | - |
| 16th | Israel | 4.78% | - |
| 17th | Albania | 5.03% | - |
| 18th | Denmark | 5.18% | - |
| 19th | Korea | 5.20% | - |
| 20th | Finland | 5.29% | - |
| 21st | Colombia | 5.43% | - |
| 22nd | Singapore | 5.75% | - |
| 23rd | Costa Rica | 5.92% | - |
| 24th | Australia | 6.13% | - |
| 25th | France | 6.35% | - |
| 26th | Honduras | 6.86% | - |
| 27th | United Kingdom | 7.13% | - |
| 28th | United States | 7.18% | - |
| 29th | Türkiye | 7.20% | - |
| 30th | Peru | 7.33% | - |
| 31st | Italy | 7.37% | - |
| 32nd | Canada | 7.52% | - |
| 33rd | Portugal | 7.82% | - |
| 34th | Belgium | 8.30% | - |
| 35th | Panama | 8.38% | - |
| 36th | South Africa | 9.24% | - |
| 37th | Spain | 11.01% | - |
| 38th | Chile | 11.50% | - |
| 39th | Nicaragua | 13.45% | - |
| 40th | São Tomé and Principe | 13.62% | - |
| 41st | Algeria | 15.79% | - |
| 42nd | Puerto Rico (US) | 17.10% | - |
| 43rd | Cabo Verde | 21.50% | - |
| 44th | Jamaica | 27.26% | - |
FAQ
Which country has the highest unemployment rate in 1980?▾
Switzerland has the highest unemployment rate in 1980 at 0.21%.
Which country has the lowest unemployment rate in 1980?▾
Jamaica has the lowest unemployment rate in 1980 at 27.26%.
How many countries are ranked by unemployment rate?▾
44 countries have unemployment rate data for 1980.
What are the top 3 countries by unemployment rate?▾
1. Switzerland (0.21%), 2. Iceland (0.31%), 3. Hungary (0.61%).