Female labor force by age in France
France: Female labor force by age was 298,682 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in France, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
France recorded 298,682 people for female labor force by age in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 105.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in France peaked at 323,191 people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35,634 people, in 1999.
France ranks 33rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,919 people | 35,634 people | 59,949 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,477 people | 36,410 people | 69,282 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 155,590 people | 74,460 people | 215,655 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 279,112 people | 231,712 people | 323,191 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for France
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 55.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 59.5% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 86.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 51.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 74.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 76.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 71.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in France?
- Female labor force by age in France was 298,682 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 323,191 people in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,634 people in 1999.
- How does France rank for female labor force by age?
- France ranks 33rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).