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France vs Australia Unemployment
France moved above Australia in 1993. In 1991 Australia stood at roughly 105% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 54%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (96%).
| Year | France | Australia | Australia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 9.59% | 105% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 9.59% | 105% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 9.59% | 105% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 9.59% | 105% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 6.29% | 62% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 5.21% | 56% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 6.39% | 80% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 4.09% | 54% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Australia in Unemployment?
In 1993. France’s published Unemployment rose above Australia’s that year.
How do France and Australia compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 4.09% — the trailing economy stands at about 54% 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: