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Canada vs Brazil Unemployment
Canada moved above Brazil in 1998. In 1991 Brazil stood at roughly 67% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 86%, and the pair was closest in 2011 (99%).
| Year | Canada | Brazil | Brazil as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 6.89% | 67% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 6.89% | 67% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 6.89% | 67% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 6.89% | 67% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 10.89% | 159% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 8.42% | 103% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 13.7% | 142% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 5.97% | 86% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Brazil in Unemployment?
In 1998. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Brazil’s that year.
How do Canada and Brazil compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 5.97% — the trailing economy stands at about 86% 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: