Gender share of part-time employment in France
France: Gender share of part-time employment was 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
5th
of 40 countries
All-time high
84.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 1983
All-time low
73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2025
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Gender share of part-time employment in France, 1975–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender share of part-time employment in France is 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender share of part-time employment in France peaked at 84.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1983 and was at its lowest, 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2025.
That places France 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Gender share of part-time employment in France, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 78.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1976 | 78.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 79.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 80.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 82.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 82.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 83.32 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 83.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 84.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 84.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 82.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 82.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 82.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 83.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 82.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 83.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 83.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 83.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 83.32 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 82.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 82.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 81.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 81.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 82.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 82.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 83.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 82.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 82.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 82.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 81.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 82.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 82.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 82.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 81.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 80.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 79.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 80.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 79.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 78.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 78.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 77.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 77.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 76.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 76.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 75.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 76.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 75.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 74.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 74.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 79.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 78.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5 |
| 1980s | 83.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 81.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 83.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 81.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 83.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 76.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 80.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 76.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 2 Italy 75.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Germany 75.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Luxembourg 73.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Ireland 73.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Spain 72.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Switzerland 71.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 gender share of part-time employment in France?
- Gender share of part-time employment in France was 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gender share of part-time employment recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 84.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1983.
- What is the lowest gender share of part-time employment recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025.
- How does France rank for gender share of part-time employment?
- France ranks 5th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gender share of part-time employment rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gender share of part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains gender composition of part-time employment with standardised (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total) and detailed age groups. Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.