Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in France

France: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 50.62 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
50.62
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
137th
of 188 countries
All-time high
51.99
in 2008
All-time low
48.05
in 1997
Years of data
37
1991–2027

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in France, 1991–2027

02040601991200920271991: 501992: 49.51993: 48.91994: 48.11995: 48.51996: 48.51997: 48.11998: 48.41999: 48.72000: 49.72001: 50.42002: 50.62003: 51.32004: 50.92005: 512006: 512007: 51.62008: 522009: 51.22010: 512011: 50.92012: 50.72013: 50.72014: 502015: 49.92016: 49.82017: 50.12018: 50.32019: 50.32020: 49.92021: 51.22022: 51.82023: 51.82024: 51.52025: 51.22026: 50.82027: 50.6

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

France recorded 50.62 for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in France peaked at 51.99 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 48.05, in 1997.

France ranks 137th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in France, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in France, 1991 to 2027.
Year Value Change
1991 50
1992 49.53 -0.9%
1993 48.94 -1.2%
1994 48.13 -1.7%
1995 48.54 +0.8%
1996 48.51 -0.1%
1997 48.05 -0.9%
1998 48.4 +0.7%
1999 48.72 +0.7%
2000 49.65 +1.9%
2001 50.38 +1.5%
2002 50.58 +0.4%
2003 51.34 +1.5%
2004 50.87 -0.9%
2005 51.02 +0.3%
2006 50.98 -0.1%
2007 51.57 +1.2%
2008 51.99 +0.8%
2009 51.17 -1.6%
2010 51 -0.3%
2011 50.85 -0.3%
2012 50.69 -0.3%
2013 50.69 -0.0%
2014 50.03 -1.3%
2015 49.86 -0.3%
2016 49.83 -0.1%
2017 50.06 +0.5%
2018 50.31 +0.5%
2019 50.32 +0.0%
2020 49.92 -0.8%
2021 51.18 +2.5%
2022 51.76 +1.1%
2023 51.84 +0.1%
2024 51.54 -0.6%
2025 51.17 -0.7%
2026 50.83 -0.7%
2027 50.62 -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 48.76 48.05 50 9
2000s 50.95 49.65 51.99 10
2010s 50.36 49.83 51 10
2020s 51.11 49.92 51.84 8

Countries ranked near France

  1. 134 Papua New Guinea 50.87 compare
  2. 135 Senegal 50.75 compare
  3. 136 Belgium 50.64 compare
  4. 138 Cuba 50.38 compare
  5. 139 Armenia 50.36 compare
  6. 140 Cape Verde 50.08 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in France?
Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in France was 50.62 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 51.99 in 2008.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 48.05 in 1997.
How does France rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
France ranks 137th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
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Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.