Labor share of gdp in France
France: Labor share of gdp was 60.7 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
60.7
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
10th
of 187 countries
All-time high
63.4
in 2010
All-time low
59.6
in 2019
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Labor share of gdp in France, 2004–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, labor share of gdp in France stood at 60.7.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor share of gdp in France peaked at 63.4 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 59.6, in 2019.
France ranks 10th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Labor share of gdp in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60 | — |
| 2005 | 60.8 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 61.2 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 62.3 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 60.9 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 62.6 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 63.4 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 63 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 62.3 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 61.5 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 63.4 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 62.2 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 61.8 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 59.8 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 60 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 59.6 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 60.8 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 59.8 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 61.3 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 60.5 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 60.6 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 60.7 | +0.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 60.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.5, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 60.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54.2, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.3 | 60 | 62.6 | 6 |
| 2010s | 61.7 | 59.6 | 63.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.62 | 59.8 | 61.3 | 6 |
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 labor share of gdp in France?
- Labor share of gdp in France was 60.7 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor share of gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 63.4 in 2010.
- What is the lowest labor share of gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.6 in 2019.
- How does France rank for labor share of gdp?
- France ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor share of gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. 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 Labor share of gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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