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France vs Brazil Unemployment
France moved above Brazil in 2000. In 1991 Brazil stood at roughly 75% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 79%, and the pair was closest in 2009 (103%).
| Year | France | Brazil | Brazil as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 6.89% | 75% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 6.89% | 75% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 6.89% | 75% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 6.89% | 75% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 10.89% | 107% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 8.42% | 91% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 13.7% | 171% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 5.97% | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Brazil in Unemployment?
In 2000. France’s published Unemployment rose above Brazil’s that year.
How do France and Brazil compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 5.97% — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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: