France - Unemployment Rate 1986
8.88%
+0.18pp from 1985
France's unemployment rate was 8.88% in 1986, increased +0.18pp from 8.70% in 1985. This was the 38th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1986▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | 0.21% | 417.1% |
| 2nd | Iceland | 0.66% | -27.6% |
| 3rd | Switzerland | 0.83% | -15.3% |
| 4th | Luxembourg | 1.46% | -12.5% |
| 5th | Norway | 1.96% | -24.2% |
| 6th | Singapore | 2.01% | -55.9% |
| 7th | Indonesia | 2.75% | 23.9% |
| 8th | Japan | 2.77% | 5.4% |
| 9th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 2.82% | -11.4% |
| 10th | Austria | 3.10% | -13.9% |
| 11th | Pakistan | 3.30% | -9.6% |
| 12th | Sweden | 3.61% | -6.3% |
| 13th | Cyprus | 3.70% | 12.1% |
| 14th | Korea | 3.84% | -4.5% |
| 15th | Romania | 3.90% | -2.5% |
| 16th | New Zealand | 4.20% | 7.1% |
| 17th | Mexico | 4.30% | -2.3% |
| 18th | Denmark | 4.98% | -24.7% |
| 19th | Peru | 5.30% | 15.5% |
| 20th | Albania | 5.43% | -7.2% |
| 21st | Paraguay | 6.10% | 19.6% |
| 22nd | Costa Rica | 6.23% | -9.0% |
| 23rd | Argentina | 6.30% | 0.8% |
| 24th | Netherlands | 6.52% | -11.0% |
| 25th | Finland | 6.67% | 10.2% |
| 26th | Honduras | 6.67% | -2.2% |
| 27th | United States | 7.00% | -2.7% |
| 28th | Israel | 7.08% | 5.8% |
| 29th | Greece | 7.40% | -5.1% |
| 30th | Colombia | 7.65% | -12.4% |
| 31st | Türkiye | 7.72% | 11.1% |
| 32nd | Germany | 7.83% | -3.6% |
| 33rd | Jordan | 8.04% | 34.5% |
| 34th | Australia | 8.12% | -1.7% |
| 35th | Malaysia | 8.26% | 19.8% |
| 36th | Portugal | 8.60% | -0.8% |
| 37th | Italy | 8.87% | 8.6% |
| 38th | France | 8.88% | 2.0% |
| 39th | Fiji | 9.55% | - |
| 40th | Canada | 9.61% | -8.6% |
| 41st | Belgium | 10.05% | -0.7% |
| 42nd | Uruguay | 10.10% | -22.9% |
| 43rd | Mauritius | 10.94% | -28.5% |
| 44th | Malta | 11.00% | -9.8% |
| 45th | United Kingdom | 11.33% | -0.4% |
| 46th | Philippines | 11.68% | 5.6% |
| 47th | Bahamas, The | 12.20% | - |
| 48th | Chile | 12.30% | -17.9% |
| 49th | Panama | 12.50% | -13.3% |
| 50th | Nicaragua | 13.10% | 4.8% |
| 51st | São Tomé and Principe | 13.62% | 0.0% |
| 52nd | South Africa | 16.05% | 3.9% |
| 53rd | Barbados | 17.74% | -4.8% |
| 54th | Ireland | 18.10% | 2.3% |
| 55th | Algeria | 18.36% | 8.6% |
| 56th | Puerto Rico (US) | 18.90% | -13.3% |
| 57th | Sudan | 19.21% | -3.6% |
| 58th | Aruba | 19.60% | - |
| 59th | Spain | 20.91% | -1.9% |
| 60th | Jamaica | 23.65% | -5.4% |
| 61st | Cabo Verde | 23.76% | 1.7% |
FAQ
What was France's unemployment rate in 1986?▾
France's unemployment rate in 1986 was 8.88%. This ranked 38th globally.
How did France's unemployment rate change in 1986?▾
France's unemployment rate increased by 2.0% in 1986 compared to 1985.
Which country had the highest unemployment rate in 1986?▾
Cabo Verde had the highest unemployment rate in 1986 at 23.76%.
What is the unemployment rate of France in 1986?▾
The unemployment rate of France in 1986 was 8.88%. This ranked 38th globally.
How does 1986 compare to 1985 for France's unemployment rate?▾
France's unemployment rate went from 8.70% in 1985 to 8.88% in 1986, a 2.0% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 4.8%. View full analysis →
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