Unemployment Rate - Ranking 1981
Year
In 1981, Switzerland (0.19%), Hungary (0.23%), and Iceland (0.37%) ranked highest in unemployment rate among all countries. Jamaica ranked lowest at 25.94%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Switzerland | 0.19% | -9.1% |
| 2nd | Hungary | 0.23% | -61.8% |
| 3rd | Iceland | 0.37% | +16.6% |
| 4th | Mexico | 0.90% | -25.0% |
| 5th | Luxembourg | 1.02% | +40.4% |
| 6th | Norway | 2.00% | +21.3% |
| 7th | Austria | 2.20% | +37.5% |
| 8th | Japan | 2.21% | +9.5% |
| 9th | Sweden | 3.42% | +26.6% |
| 10th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 3.90% | +2.6% |
| 11th | New Zealand | 3.91% | -2.7% |
| 12th | Greece | 4.00% | +50.2% |
| 13th | Albania | 4.22% | -16.0% |
| 14th | Korea | 4.50% | -13.5% |
| 15th | Netherlands | 4.58% | +36.6% |
| 16th | Germany | 4.83% | +43.8% |
| 17th | Argentina | 5.00% | +66.7% |
| 18th | Israel | 5.12% | +7.0% |
| 19th | Finland | 5.74% | +8.6% |
| 20th | Australia | 5.78% | -5.7% |
| 21st | Singapore | 5.93% | +3.0% |
| 22nd | Colombia | 6.56% | +20.9% |
| 23rd | Peru | 6.80% | -7.2% |
| 24th | Denmark | 6.98% | +34.8% |
| 25th | Honduras | 7.02% | +2.2% |
| 26th | Türkiye | 7.20% | +0.0% |
| 27th | France | 7.44% | +17.2% |
| 28th | Canada | 7.62% | +1.3% |
| 29th | United States | 7.62% | +6.2% |
| 30th | Italy | 7.65% | +3.8% |
| 31st | Portugal | 8.29% | +6.0% |
| 32nd | Costa Rica | 8.77% | +48.0% |
| 33rd | Panama | 9.18% | +9.7% |
| 34th | United Kingdom | 9.65% | +35.3% |
| 35th | South Africa | 9.82% | +6.3% |
| 36th | Belgium | 10.00% | +20.5% |
| 37th | Chile | 10.29% | -10.5% |
| 38th | Barbados | 10.76% | - |
| 39th | Nicaragua | 11.80% | -12.3% |
| 40th | São Tomé and Principe | 13.62% | +0.0% |
| 41st | Spain | 13.76% | +24.9% |
| 42nd | Algeria | 15.39% | -2.6% |
| 43rd | Puerto Rico (US) | 19.80% | +15.8% |
| 44th | Cabo Verde | 21.86% | +1.7% |
| 45th | Sudan | 22.33% | - |
| 46th | Jamaica | 25.94% | -4.8% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest unemployment rate in 1981?▾
Switzerland has the highest unemployment rate in 1981 at 0.19%.
Which country has the lowest unemployment rate in 1981?▾
Jamaica has the lowest unemployment rate in 1981 at 25.94%.
How many countries are ranked by unemployment rate?▾
46 countries have unemployment rate data for 1981.
What are the top 3 countries by unemployment rate?▾
1. Switzerland (0.19%), 2. Hungary (0.23%), 3. Iceland (0.37%).