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France vs Canada Unemployment
France moved above Canada in 1994. In 1991 Canada stood at roughly 113% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (101%).
| Year | France | Canada | Canada as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 10.32% | 113% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 10.32% | 113% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 10.32% | 113% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 10.32% | 113% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 6.83% | 67% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 8.18% | 88% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 9.66% | 121% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 6.91% | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Canada in Unemployment?
In 1994. France’s published Unemployment rose above Canada’s that year.
How do France and Canada compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 6.91% — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: