France vs Germany: Unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data
France
2,570
in 2026
Germany
1,712
in 2026
France rank
2nd
Germany rank
4th
Unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 2,570 against 1,712 in Germany, a difference of 858.
That makes France's figure about 1.5 times Germany's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 45 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 | 2,875 | 2,846 | 29 | France |
| 2010s | 2,936 | 1,732 | 1,204 | France |
| 2020s | 2,431 | 1,487 | 944.57 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data, France or Germany?
- France, at 2,570 against 1,712 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data between France and Germany?
- 858, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data?
- France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Unemployment by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.