Incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada
Canada: Incidence of unemployment by duration was 26.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
26.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
12th
of 38 countries
All-time high
31.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 1976
All-time low
23.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2021
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada, 1976–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Canada recorded 26.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for incidence of unemployment by duration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada peaked at 31.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1976 and was at its lowest, 23.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2021.
Canada ranks 12th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 31.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1977 | 31.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 1978 | 30.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 30.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 30.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 29.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 29.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 25.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -13.3% |
| 1984 | 25.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 25.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 25.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 26.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 26.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 27.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 27.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 26.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 24.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 23.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 24.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 25.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 24.85 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 24.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 26.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 27.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 28.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 29.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 28.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 28.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 28.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 28.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 27.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 27.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 27.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 28.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 26.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 26.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 27.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 26.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 26.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 27.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 27.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 26.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 26.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 27.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 31.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 23.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 27.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 29.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 28.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 26.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 30.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 31.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 1980s | 27.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 25.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 30.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 23.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 27.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 27.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 29.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 26.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 27.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 23.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 31.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 9 OECD 27.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 10 Israel 27.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 11 Iceland 26.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 13 Russian Federation 26.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 14 Argentina 25.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 15 Japan 25.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More work & labour data for Canada
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.3281 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.3334 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.3231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6552 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,234 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,715 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 26,798 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 26,814 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 53,612 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada?
- Incidence of unemployment by duration in Canada was 26.74 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 31.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1976.
- What is the lowest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2021.
- How does Canada rank for incidence of unemployment by duration?
- Canada ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
- Is incidence of unemployment by duration rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Incidence of unemployment by duration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains data on the share of the five durations - less than 1 month,>1 month and < 3 months,>3 months and <6 months,>6 months and <1 year, 1 year and over - of unemployment among total unemployment by sex and by standardised age groups (15-19, 15-24, 20-24, 25-54, 55+, total). Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates.