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Canada vs Netherlands Unemployment
Canada moved above Netherlands in 2013. In 1991 Netherlands stood at roughly 71% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 2015 (99%).
| Year | Canada | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 7.29% | 71% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 7.29% | 71% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 7.29% | 71% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 7.29% | 71% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 2.73% | 40% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 4.99% | 61% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 3.82% | 40% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 3.87% | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Netherlands in Unemployment?
In 2013. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Netherlands’s that year.
How do Canada and Netherlands compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 3.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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: