France vs Italy: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population

France
58.10 million Persons
in 2026
Italy
52.12 million Persons
in 2026
France rank
8th
Italy rank
9th

Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population over time

  • France
  • Italy
020.0M40.0M60.0M199520102026

How they compare

France currently reports 58.10 million Persons against 52.12 million Persons in Italy, a difference of 5.98 million Persons.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Italy ahead.

France ranks 8th and Italy ranks 9th of 49 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Italy in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 46.85 million Persons 48.60 million Persons 1.76 million Persons Italy
2000s 49.30 million Persons 49.53 million Persons 232,190 Persons Italy
2010s 52.61 million Persons 51.67 million Persons 936,620 Persons France
2020s 55.73 million Persons 51.59 million Persons 4.14 million Persons France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour indicators levels - regions — population, France or Italy?
France, at 58.10 million Persons against 52.12 million Persons in Italy as of 2026.
What is the difference in labour indicators levels - regions — population between France and Italy?
5.98 million Persons, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Italy?
32 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2026.
How do France and Italy rank globally for labour indicators levels - regions — population?
France ranks 8th and Italy ranks 9th of 49 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 1,649 data points, 1995–2026
Last refreshed

<p>This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3).</p> <p><strong>Data definition and source</strong></p> <p>The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites.</p> <p><strong>Definition of regions</strong></p> <p>Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a> and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database&nbsp;<a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>