Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France
France: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 54.76 in 2027. β¬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France, 1990β2027
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More work & labour data for France
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 62,374 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 8,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 35,191 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 33,294 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 68,485 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
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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About this data
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.