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China vs Canada Unemployment
Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 China stood at roughly 23% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 67%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (94%).
| Year | China | Canada | Canada as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 2.37% | 23% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 3.26% | 48% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 4.53% | 55% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 5% | 52% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 4.62% | 67% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above China in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do China and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 4.62% — 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: