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France vs South Korea Unemployment
France has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 South Korea stood at roughly 26% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 36%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (58%).
| Year | France | South Korea | South Korea as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 2.41% | 26% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 2.41% | 26% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 2.41% | 26% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 2.41% | 26% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 4.06% | 40% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 3.32% | 36% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 3.93% | 49% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 2.68% | 36% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above South Korea in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. France has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do France and Korea, Rep. compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 2.68% — the trailing economy stands at about 36% 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: