France vs Germany: Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly

France
646
in 2026
Germany
397.8
in 2026
France rank
7th
Germany rank
8th

Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly over time

  • France
  • Germany
0200400600800200820172026

How they compare

France currently reports 646 against 397.8 in Germany, a difference of 248.2.

That makes France's figure about 1.6 times Germany's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 7th and Germany ranks 8th of 47 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 669.05 594.75 74.3 France
2010s 661.94 495.94 166 France
2020s 627.2 425.22 201.98 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit), France or Germany?
France, at 646 against 397.8 in Germany as of 2026.
What is the difference in employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) between France and Germany?
248.2, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
How do France and Germany rank globally for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
France ranks 7th and Germany ranks 8th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 871 data points, 2008–2026
Last refreshed