Incidence of unemployment by duration in France
France: Incidence of unemployment by duration was 23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
19th
of 38 countries
All-time high
24.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2024
All-time low
11.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 1985
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Incidence of unemployment by duration 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 incidence of unemployment by duration in France is 23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of unemployment by duration in France peaked at 24.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1985.
That places France 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Incidence of unemployment by duration in France, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 23.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1976 | 21.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 20.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 19.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 17.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 17.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 17.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 13.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 12.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 13.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 11.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -14.8% |
| 1986 | 11.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 12.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 12.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 12.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 18.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +46.7% |
| 1991 | 18.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 17.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 16.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 14.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 13.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 14.63 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 14.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 13.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 17.85 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +28.8% |
| 2000 | 16.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 19.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +16.9% |
| 2002 | 20.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 18.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 18.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 18.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 19.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 20.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 21.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 19.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 18.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 18.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 19.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 17.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 16.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 16.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 16.43 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 16.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 18.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 19.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 19.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 20.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 22.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 22.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 24.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.6% |
| 2025 | 23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 17.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 23.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 11.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 17.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 13.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 18.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 16.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 21.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 16.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 19.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 19.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 24.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 16 Australia 25.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 17 Malta 23.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 18 Belgium 23.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 20 Finland 22.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 21 Cyprus 22.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 22 Germany 21.88 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 incidence of unemployment by duration in France?
- Incidence of unemployment by duration in France was 23.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 24.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024.
- What is the lowest incidence of unemployment by duration recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1985.
- How does France rank for incidence of unemployment by duration?
- France ranks 19th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
- Is incidence of unemployment by duration rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Incidence of unemployment by duration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains data on the share of the five durations - less than 1 month,>1 month and < 3 months,>3 months and <6 months,>6 months and <1 year, 1 year and over - of unemployment among total unemployment by sex and by standardised age groups (15-19, 15-24, 20-24, 25-54, 55+, total). Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. 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.