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Canada vs Saudi Arabia Unemployment
Canada moved above Saudi Arabia in 2018. In 1991 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 71% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 44%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (99%).
| Year | Canada | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 7.32% | 71% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 7.32% | 71% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 7.32% | 71% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 7.32% | 71% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 4.57% | 67% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 5.55% | 68% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 7.66% | 79% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 3.04% | 44% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Saudi Arabia in Unemployment?
In 2018. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Saudi Arabia’s that year.
How do Canada and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 3.04% — the trailing economy stands at about 44% 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: