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India vs Canada Unemployment
Canada moved above India in 2000. In 1991 India stood at roughly 74% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 61%, and the pair was closest in 1999 (100%).
| Year | India | Canada | Canada as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 7.64% | 74% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 7.64% | 74% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 7.64% | 74% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 7.64% | 74% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 7.59% | 111% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 7.63% | 93% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 7.86% | 81% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 4.22% | 61% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above India in Unemployment?
In 2000. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 61% 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: