Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in France
France: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 233.9 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
233.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
7th
of 45 countries
All-time high
482.4 Thousand persons
in 2004
All-time low
183 Thousand persons
in 2012
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in France, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in France stood at 233.9 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in France peaked at 482.4 Thousand persons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 183 Thousand persons, in 2012.
France ranks 7th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 482.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 463.2 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 461.7 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 454.6 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 476.9 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 435.2 Thousand persons | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 424.7 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 200.5 Thousand persons | -52.8% |
| 2012 | 183 Thousand persons | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 195.9 Thousand persons | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 221.8 Thousand persons | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 215.9 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 221.6 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 203.1 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 210.9 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 211.9 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 233.3 Thousand persons | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 227.5 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 220.1 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 244.3 Thousand persons | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 257 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 233.9 Thousand persons | -9.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 233.9 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8 Thousand persons, 5.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 233.9 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.2 Thousand persons, 3.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 462.33 Thousand persons | 435.2 Thousand persons | 482.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 228.93 Thousand persons | 183 Thousand persons | 424.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 236.02 Thousand persons | 220.1 Thousand persons | 257 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More work & labour data for France
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 62,374 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,191 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 33,294 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 68,485 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in France?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in France was 233.9 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 482.4 Thousand persons in 2004.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 183 Thousand persons in 2012.
- How does France rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- France ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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