Using real GDP and employment growth relative to the peak of the business cycle,the 2007-2009 recession,as compared to the previous two recessions in 1990 and 2001:

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The 2007-2009 recession was deeper than the previous two recessions in terms of both real GDP and employment growth relative to the peak of the business cycle. During the 2007-2009 recession, real GDP fell by 4.3% and employment fell by 6.3%. In comparison, during the 1990 and 2001 recessions, real GDP fell by 1.4% and 0.3%, respectively, and employment fell by 1.6% and 1.3%, respectively.

Using Real GDP and Employment Growth Relative to the Peak