France vs Ireland: Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment quarterly
France
25.5
in 2026
Ireland
26.6
in 2026
France rank
32nd
Ireland rank
30th
Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment quarterly over time
- France
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 26.6 against 25.5 in France, a difference of 1.1.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Ireland ahead.
France ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 30th of 47 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.15 | 49.4 | 5.25 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 38.66 | 33.98 | 4.68 | France |
| 2010s | 41.91 | 51.57 | 9.66 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 27.34 | 29.09 | 1.74 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total, France or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 26.6 against 25.5 in France as of 2026.
- What is the difference in persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total between France and Ireland?
- 1.1, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
- How do France and Ireland rank globally for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total?
- France ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 30th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total unemployment - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.