economy
Russia Has the Lowest Unemployment in the G20
Russia recorded the lowest unemployment rate among G20 countries at the end of the first quarter, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from national statistical services.
TL;DR
- Russia's unemployment rate was 2.2% at the end of Q1, the lowest among G20 countries.
- Mexico's unemployment rate was 2.4%.
- Japan and South Korea both had an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
- South Africa had the highest unemployment rate at 31.4%.
- Turkey (8.1%) and France (7.7%) also had high unemployment rates.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the unemployment rate was 2.1% in mid-April.