Spain vs Turkey: Unemployment rate

Spain
9.96
in 2031
Turkey
9.14
in 2031
Spain rank
2nd
Turkey rank
4th

Unemployment rate over time

  • Spain
  • Turkey
510152025198020052031

How they compare

Spain currently reports 9.96 against 9.14 in Turkey, a difference of 0.82.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Turkey's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 52 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Spain ahead.

Spain ranks 2nd and Turkey ranks 4th of 22 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain Turkey Difference Ahead
1980s 17.66 7.7 9.96 Spain
1990s 19.75 7.31 12.44 Spain
2000s 11.32 9.27 2.06 Spain
2010s 20.48 10.38 10.11 Spain
2020s 11.7 9.71 1.99 Spain
2030s 9.96 9.14 0.8219 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unemployment rate, Spain or Turkey?
Spain, at 9.96 against 9.14 in Turkey as of 2031.
What is the difference in unemployment rate between Spain and Turkey?
0.82, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Turkey?
52 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2031.
How do Spain and Turkey rank globally for unemployment rate?
Spain ranks 2nd and Turkey ranks 4th of 22 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Unemployment rate (9/26/2025). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Unemployment rate (9/26/2025)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
22 places, 903 data points, 1980–2031
Last refreshed

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