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Spain - Unemployment Rate 1982

Unemployment as % of total labor force · World Bank
15.77% +2.02pp from 1981 Global rank: 42nd

Spain's unemployment rate was 15.77% in 1982, increased +2.02pp from 13.76% in 1981. This was the 42nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1982▾
Unemployment Rate by Country - 1982
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Hungary 0.15% -33.6%
2nd Switzerland 0.43% 125.3%
3rd Iceland 0.67% 83.6%
4th Luxembourg 1.33% 31.0%
5th Japan 2.35% 6.4%
6th Norway 2.61% 30.2%
7th Cyprus 2.80% -
8th Albania 2.81% -33.4%
9th Austria 3.10% 40.9%
10th Hong Kong SAR, China 3.52% -9.7%
11th Korea 4.13% -8.2%
12th Mexico 4.20% 366.7%
13th Sweden 4.34% 27.1%
14th New Zealand 4.36% 11.4%
15th Argentina 4.50% -10.0%
16th Israel 5.05% -1.3%
17th Greece 5.80% 45.0%
18th Finland 6.08% 5.8%
19th Singapore 6.28% 6.0%
20th Peru 6.40% -5.9%
21st Netherlands 6.53% 42.4%
22nd Honduras 6.67% -5.0%
23rd Germany 6.73% 39.4%
24th Colombia 7.10% 8.2%
25th Australia 7.18% 24.2%
26th Portugal 7.46% -10.0%
27th Denmark 7.47% 7.0%
28th Türkiye 7.60% 5.6%
29th France 8.07% 8.5%
30th Italy 8.29% 8.4%
31st Costa Rica 9.41% 7.3%
32nd United States 9.71% 27.5%
33rd United Kingdom 10.73% 11.1%
34th South Africa 10.76% 9.5%
35th Panama 10.98% 19.6%
36th Canada 11.10% 45.7%
37th Belgium 11.50% 15.0%
38th Nicaragua 12.40% 5.1%
39th São Tomé and Principe 13.62% 0.0%
40th Barbados 13.65% 26.9%
41st Algeria 15.00% -2.5%
42nd Spain 15.77% 14.6%
43rd Chile 19.81% 92.5%
44th Mauritius 20.56% -
45th Sudan 22.22% -0.5%
46th Cabo Verde 22.23% 1.7%
47th Puerto Rico (US) 22.80% 15.2%
48th Jamaica 27.58% 6.3%
Source: World Bank (SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS)

FAQ

What was Spain's unemployment rate in 1982?▾

Spain's unemployment rate in 1982 was 15.77%. This ranked 42nd globally.

How did Spain's unemployment rate change in 1982?▾

Spain's unemployment rate increased by 14.6% in 1982 compared to 1981.

Which country had the highest unemployment rate in 1982?▾

Jamaica had the highest unemployment rate in 1982 at 27.58%.

What is the unemployment rate of Spain in 1982?▾

The unemployment rate of Spain in 1982 was 15.77%. This ranked 42nd globally.

How does 1982 compare to 1981 for Spain's unemployment rate?▾

Spain's unemployment rate went from 13.76% in 1981 to 15.77% in 1982, a 14.6% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Spain matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1982. Historically: 307 occurrences, 117 successful (38%). Outcome 24 months later: 11.3%. View full analysis →

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