Female labor force by age in France
France: Female labor force by age was 298,682 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
298,682
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
33rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
323,191
in 2023
All-time low
35,634
in 1999
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in France, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
France recorded 298,682 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 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35,634, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 59,949 | — |
| 1991 | 58,590 | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 52,610 | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 59,410 | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 54,825 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 52,186 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 51,524 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 42,226 | -18.0% |
| 1998 | 42,236 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 35,634 | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 36,410 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 42,032 | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 44,194 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 36,861 | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 43,087 | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 56,325 | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 51,381 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 66,648 | +29.7% |
| 2008 | 68,548 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 69,282 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 74,460 | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 111,862 | +50.2% |
| 2012 | 123,250 | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 129,047 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 145,090 | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 164,415 | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 184,332 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 204,967 | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 202,823 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 215,655 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 231,712 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 260,283 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 281,692 | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 323,191 | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 298,682 | -7.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 298,682 is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049, 7.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 298,682 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446, 7.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,919 | 35,634 | 59,949 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,477 | 36,410 | 69,282 | 10 |
| 2010s | 155,590 | 74,460 | 215,655 | 10 |
| 2020s | 279,112 | 231,712 | 323,191 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 323,191 in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,634 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 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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