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France vs Russia Unemployment
France moved above Russia in 1998. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 56% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 28%, and the pair was closest in 2003 (99%).
| Year | France | Russia | Russia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 5.11% | 56% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 5.11% | 56% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 5.11% | 56% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 5.11% | 56% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 10.58% | 104% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 7.41% | 80% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 5.62% | 70% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 2.13% | 28% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1998. France’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do France and Russian Federation compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 28% 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: