Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France

France: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 54.76 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
54.76
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
142nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
56.31
in 2009
All-time low
54.27
in 2020
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France, 1990–2027

02040601990200820271990: 55.61991: 551992: 55.21993: 55.21994: 55.11995: 55.11996: 55.41997: 551998: 551999: 55.42000: 55.32001: 55.12002: 55.42003: 562004: 55.92005: 562006: 55.92007: 56.12008: 56.12009: 56.32010: 56.22011: 562012: 56.22013: 56.32014: 55.82015: 55.62016: 55.42017: 55.32018: 55.32019: 54.92020: 54.32021: 55.62022: 55.82023: 55.92024: 55.72025: 55.32026: 552027: 54.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France is 54.76, measured in 2027.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France peaked at 56.31 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 54.27, in 2020.

That places France 142nd out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 55.18 54.96 55.6 10
2000s 55.81 55.12 56.31 10
2010s 55.7 54.94 56.27 10
2020s 55.3 54.27 55.94 8

Countries ranked near France

  1. 139 Hong Kong (China) 55.13 compare
  2. 140 Myanmar 55 compare
  3. 141 Guyana 54.77 compare
  4. 143 Ukraine 54.64 compare
  5. 144 TΓΌrkiye 54.63 compare
  6. 145 United States Virgin Islands 54.19 compare

See the full ranking of 276 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France?
Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France was 54.76 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 56.31 in 2009.
What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 54.27 in 2020.
How does France rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
France ranks 142nd out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.