France vs Germany: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly
France
117.5
in 2026
Germany
115.8
in 2026
France rank
19th
Germany rank
21st
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 117.5 against 115.8 in Germany, a difference of 1.7.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2008 it was France ahead.
France ranks 19th and Germany ranks 21st of 27 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.35 | 80.05 | 7.3 | France |
| 2010s | 97.01 | 92.23 | 4.78 | France |
| 2020s | 112.56 | 117.13 | 4.57 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly, France or Germany?
- France, at 117.5 against 115.8 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly between France and Germany?
- 1.7, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2026.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly?
- France ranks 19th and Germany ranks 21st of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.