Unemployment is discussed briefly and the rates have been compared in both the United States and Germany at national and a state level (New York, Berlin) between 1999 and 2008.

1. Unemployment United States vs. Germany National and State Comparison 1999-2008

4. Unemployment in Germany and Berlin Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit 2009 13.6 7.8 2008 15.5 9.0 2007 17.5 10.8 2006 19.0 11.7 2005 17.7 10.5 2004 18.1 10.5 2003 16.9 9.8 2002 16.1 9.4 2001 15.8 9.6 2000 15.9 10.5 1999 Berlin Average National Average Year

5. Unemployment in the United States and New York Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Data 5.4 5.8 2008 4.6 4.6 2007 4.6 4.6 2006 5.0 5.1 2005 5.8 5.5 2004 6.4 6.0 2003 6.2 5.8 2002 5.4 4.7 2001 4.5 4.0 2000 5.2 4.2 1999 NY Average National Average Year