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Canada vs Spain Unemployment
Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Canada stood at roughly 65% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (77%).
| Year | Canada | Spain | Spain as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 10.32% | 65% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 10.32% | 65% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 10.32% | 65% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 10.32% | 65% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 6.83% | 50% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 8.18% | 41% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 9.66% | 62% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 6.91% | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above Canada in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Canada and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 6.91% — the trailing economy stands at about 67% 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: