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UK vs Canada Unemployment
Canada moved above United Kingdom in 2011. In 1991 United Kingdom stood at roughly 83% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 69%, and the pair was closest in 2010 (97%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Canada | Canada as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 8.55% | 83% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 8.55% | 83% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 8.55% | 83% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 8.55% | 83% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 5.56% | 81% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 7.97% | 97% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 4.47% | 46% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 4.75% | 69% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above United Kingdom in Unemployment?
In 2011. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above United Kingdom’s that year.
How do United Kingdom and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 4.75% — the trailing economy stands at about 69% 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: