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France vs Turkiye Unemployment
Turkiye moved above France in 2002. In 1991 France stood at roughly 111% of Turkiye’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 2015 (100%).
| Year | France | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.21% | 9.13% | 111% |
| 1970 | 8.21% | 9.13% | 111% |
| 1980 | 8.21% | 9.13% | 111% |
| 1990 | 8.21% | 9.13% | 111% |
| 2000 | 6.5% | 10.22% | 157% |
| 2010 | 11.88% | 9.28% | 78% |
| 2020 | 13.15% | 8.01% | 61% |
| 2025 | 8.52% | 7.54% | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye move above France in Unemployment?
In 2002. Turkiye’s published Unemployment rose above France’s that year.
How do France and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 8.52% against 7.54% — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: