Productivity: output per hour worked in France
France: Productivity: output per hour worked was 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
12th
of 130 countries
All-time high
81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2020
All-time low
7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity: output per hour worked in France, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
France recorded 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour for productivity: output per hour worked in 2023.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity: output per hour worked in France peaked at 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1950.
That places France 12th out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity: output per hour worked in France, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 8.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1952 | 8.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1953 | 8.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1954 | 9.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1955 | 9.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1956 | 10.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1957 | 11.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1958 | 11.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1959 | 12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 12.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 13.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 14.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 15.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 16.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 17.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 17.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 19.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 20.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 22.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 23.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 24.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 26.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 28.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 29.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 30.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 31.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 32.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 35.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 36.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 37.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 37.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 38.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 38.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 38.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 38.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 40.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 41.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 42.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 44.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 45.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 45.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 47.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 47.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 48.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 50.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 51.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 53.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 55.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 56.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 59.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 61.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 63.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 60.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 61.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 63.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 65.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 66.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 67.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 66.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 68.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 70.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 71.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 70.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 71.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 72.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 72.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 74.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 74.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 80.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 78.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 77.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- France's 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 16.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 22.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 23.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 36.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 37.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 44.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 45.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 56.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 59.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 67.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 68.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 80.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 77.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 9 United States 83.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 10 Germany 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 11 Sweden 80.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 13 Australia 76.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 14 Iceland 75.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 15 Finland 69.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour 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 productivity: output per hour worked in France?
- Productivity: output per hour worked in France was 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020.
- What is the lowest productivity: output per hour worked recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1950.
- How does France rank for productivity: output per hour worked?
- France ranks 12th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity: output per hour worked rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity: output per hour worked. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.