Brunei Darussalam vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Unemployment rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13)
Unemployment rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 4.9 against 4.87 in Brunei Darussalam, a difference of 0.03.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Brunei Darussalam has been ahead every year.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 50th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 49th of 78 countries.
Brunei Darussalam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.87 | 4.57 | 3.3 | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2020s | 5.53 | 4.31 | 1.23 | Brunei Darussalam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment rate (previous ilo definition - icls13), Brunei Darussalam or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 4.9 against 4.87 in Brunei Darussalam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) between Brunei Darussalam and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.03, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for unemployment rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 50th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 49th of 78 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Unemployment rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.