France vs Germany: Long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data

France
653
in 2026
Germany
487
in 2026
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
5th

Long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 653 against 487 in Germany, a difference of 166.

That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 5th of 45 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 700 1,414 714 Germany
2010s 840.6 827.6 13 France
2020s 618.17 456.5 161.67 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data, France or Germany?
France, at 653 against 487 in Germany as of 2026.
What is the difference in long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data between France and Germany?
166, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do France and Germany rank globally for long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data?
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 5th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Long-term unemployment by sex - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 847 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed