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Canada vs Switzerland Unemployment
Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Switzerland stood at roughly 18% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 71%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (81%).
| Year | Canada | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 1.82% | 18% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 1.82% | 18% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 1.82% | 18% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 1.82% | 18% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 2.66% | 39% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 4.81% | 59% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 4.82% | 50% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 4.87% | 71% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Switzerland in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do Canada and Switzerland compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 4.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 71% 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: