Canada Unemployment Rate
6.4%▼ −0.1 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Unemployment Rate in Canada fell to 6.4% in Jul 2026 from 6.5% in Jun 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4% | 6.5% | 14.2%May 2020 | 2.8%Oct 1956 | 1955 – 2026 | Monthly |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41.7M | 41.3M | 41.7M | 17.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 1.1% | 0.1% | 12.9% | -12.2% | Jun 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Canada averaged 7.7% from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 14.2% in May 2020 and a record low of 2.8% in Oct 1956. The series is reported monthly with history from 1955.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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