Female labor force by age in France
France: Female labor force by age was 298,682 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
298,682 people
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
33rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
323,191 people
in 2023
All-time low
35,634 people
in 1999
Years of data
35
1990–2024
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.
Female labor force by age in France, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59,949 people | — |
| 1991 | 58,590 people | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 52,610 people | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 59,410 people | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 54,825 people | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 52,186 people | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 51,524 people | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 42,226 people | -18.0% |
| 1998 | 42,236 people | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 35,634 people | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 36,410 people | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 42,032 people | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 44,194 people | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 36,861 people | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 43,087 people | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 56,325 people | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 51,381 people | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 66,648 people | +29.7% |
| 2008 | 68,548 people | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 69,282 people | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 74,460 people | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 111,862 people | +50.2% |
| 2012 | 123,250 people | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 129,047 people | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 145,090 people | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 164,415 people | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 184,332 people | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 204,967 people | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 202,823 people | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 215,655 people | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 231,712 people | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 260,283 people | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 281,692 people | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 323,191 people | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 298,682 people | -7.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 298,682 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049 people, 7.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 298,682 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446 people, 7.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
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 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).