Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises in France

France: Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises was 11.9% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
11.9%
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
33rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
14.1%
in 2018
All-time low
10.5%
in 2012
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises in France, 2008–2023

0510152008201520232008: 12.6 Percentage of total2009: 11.3 Percentage of total2010: 11.2 Percentage of total2011: 10.8 Percentage of total2012: 10.5 Percentage of total2013: 10.9 Percentage of total2014: 10.7 Percentage of total2015: 11.2 Percentage of total2016: 10.9 Percentage of total2017: 13.1 Percentage of total2018: 14.1 Percentage of total2019: 12.7 Percentage of total2022: 11.9 Percentage of total2023: 11.9 Percentage of total

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of total.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employment in foreign controlled enterprises in France is 11.9%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment in foreign controlled enterprises in France peaked at 14.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10.5%, in 2012.

France ranks 33rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises in France, year by year

Annual values for Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises in France, 2008 to 2023.
Year Percentage of total Change
2008 12.6% —
2009 11.3% -10.4%
2010 11.2% -1.2%
2011 10.8% -2.8%
2012 10.5% -2.9%
2013 10.9% +4.0%
2014 10.7% -2.6%
2015 11.2% +4.9%
2016 10.9% -2.1%
2017 13.1% +19.3%
2018 14.1% +8.0%
2019 12.7% -10.3%
2022 11.9% -5.7%
2023 11.9% -0.1%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 11.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20.2%, 59% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • France's 11.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 20.2%, 59% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.0% 11.3% 12.6% 2
2010s 11.6% 10.5% 14.1% 10
2020s 11.9% 11.9% 11.9% 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 31 Spain 15.1% compare
  2. 32 Germany 12.2% compare
  3. 34 Italy 9.9% compare
  4. 35 Cyprus 9.6% compare
  5. 36 Greece 8.1% compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment in foreign controlled enterprises in France?
Employment in foreign controlled enterprises in France was 11.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employment in foreign controlled enterprises recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 2018.
What is the lowest employment in foreign controlled enterprises recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 10.5% in 2012.
How does France rank for employment in foreign controlled enterprises?
France ranks 33rd out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
Is employment in foreign controlled enterprises rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment in Foreign Controlled Enterprises
Unit
Percentage of total
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 571 data points, 2008–2023
Last refreshed