Female labor force participation rate by age in France
France: Female labor force participation rate by age was 39.5 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
39.5
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
65th
of 188 countries
All-time high
41.57
in 1990
All-time low
30.22
in 2012
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force participation rate by age in France, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rate by age in France is 39.5, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rate by age in France peaked at 41.57 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 30.22, in 2012.
France ranks 65th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Female labor force participation rate by age in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41.57 | — |
| 1991 | 37.82 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 37.16 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 36.2 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 34.47 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 33.79 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 32.66 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 31.51 | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 31.69 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 32.21 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 32.39 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 32.25 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 32.7 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 33.6 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 33.27 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 30.48 | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 30.39 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 31.45 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 31.03 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 32.29 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 31.67 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 30.84 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 30.22 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 31.76 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 30.95 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 31.75 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 32 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 31.52 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 32.04 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 31.89 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 31.17 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 35.91 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 37.75 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 37.99 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 39.5 | +4.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 39.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 34.45, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 39.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 33.1, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.91 | 31.51 | 41.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.99 | 30.39 | 33.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.46 | 30.22 | 32.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.46 | 31.17 | 39.5 | 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 participation rate by age in France?
- Female labor force participation rate by age in France was 39.5 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rate by age recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 41.57 in 1990.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rate by age recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.22 in 2012.
- How does France rank for female labor force participation rate by age?
- France ranks 65th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force participation rate by age rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rate by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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