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Canada vs Australia Unemployment
Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 93% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 59%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (96%).
| Year | Canada | Australia | Australia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 9.59% | 93% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 9.59% | 93% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 9.59% | 93% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 9.59% | 93% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 6.29% | 92% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 5.21% | 64% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 6.39% | 66% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 4.09% | 59% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Australia in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Canada and Australia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 59% of the leader.
Are these Unemployment figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in % of total labor force, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: