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Canada vs Indonesia Unemployment
Canada moved above Indonesia in 2004. In 1991 Indonesia stood at roughly 25% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 47%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (102%).
| Year | Canada | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 2.62% | 25% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 2.62% | 25% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 2.62% | 25% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 2.62% | 25% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 6.08% | 89% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 5.61% | 69% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 4.26% | 44% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 3.24% | 47% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Indonesia in Unemployment?
In 2004. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Indonesia’s that year.
How do Canada and Indonesia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 3.24% — the trailing economy stands at about 47% 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: