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Canada vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above Canada in 1999. In 1991 Canada stood at roughly 126% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 81%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (99%).
| Year | Canada | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 10.32% | 126% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 10.32% | 126% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 10.32% | 126% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 10.32% | 126% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 6.83% | 105% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 8.18% | 69% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 9.66% | 73% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 6.91% | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above Canada in Unemployment?
In 1999. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above Canada’s that year.
How do Canada and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 6.91% — the trailing economy stands at about 81% 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: