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India vs France Unemployment
France moved above India in 2008. In 1991 India stood at roughly 84% of France’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (98%).
| Year | India | France | France as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.13% | 7.64% | 84% |
| 1970 | 9.13% | 7.64% | 84% |
| 1980 | 9.13% | 7.64% | 84% |
| 1990 | 9.13% | 7.64% | 84% |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 7.59% | 74% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | 7.63% | 82% |
| 2020 | 8.01% | 7.86% | 98% |
| 2025 | 7.54% | 4.22% | 56% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France move above India in Unemployment?
In 2008. France’s published Unemployment rose above India’s that year.
How do India and France compare today?
France is ahead: 7.54% against 4.22% — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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: