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Russia vs Canada Unemployment
Canada moved above Russia in 1996. In 1991 Russia stood at roughly 50% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 31%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Canada | Canada as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 5.11% | 50% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 5.11% | 50% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 5.11% | 50% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 5.11% | 50% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 10.58% | 155% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 7.41% | 91% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 5.62% | 58% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 2.13% | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Russia in Unemployment?
In 1996. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Russia’s that year.
How do Russian Federation and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 2.13% — the trailing economy stands at about 31% 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: