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France vs Spain Unemployment
Spain moved above France in 2006. In 1991 France stood at roughly 57% of Spain’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 73%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (97%).
| Year | France | Spain | Spain as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.93% | 9.13% | 57% |
| 1970 | 15.93% | 9.13% | 57% |
| 1980 | 15.93% | 9.13% | 57% |
| 1990 | 15.93% | 9.13% | 57% |
| 2000 | 13.79% | 10.22% | 74% |
| 2010 | 19.86% | 9.28% | 47% |
| 2020 | 15.53% | 8.01% | 52% |
| 2025 | 10.38% | 7.54% | 73% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain move above France in Unemployment?
In 2006. Spain’s published Unemployment rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 10.38% against 7.54% — the trailing economy stands at about 73% 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: