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France vs Switzerland Unemployment
France has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year. In 1991 Switzerland stood at roughly 20% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 65%.
| Year | France | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 1.82% | 20% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 1.82% | 20% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 1.82% | 20% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 1.82% | 20% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 2.66% | 26% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 4.81% | 52% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 4.82% | 60% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 4.87% | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above Switzerland in Unemployment?
It has not come to that. France has posted the higher Unemployment in every published year (1991–2025).
How do France and Switzerland compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 4.87% — the trailing economy stands at about 65% 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: