Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France
France: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 87.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France, 1981–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2024, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France stood at 87.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France peaked at 88.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008 and was at its lowest, 84.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1981.
France ranks 13th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 84.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1989 | 86.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 85.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 85.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 86.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 86.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 85.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 85.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 85.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 87.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 86.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 86.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 87.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 87.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 87.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 87.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 87.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 88.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 88.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 88.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 87.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 87.11 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 87.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 87.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 85.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 85.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 86.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 86.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 86.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 85.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 86.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 87.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 87.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 87.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2 |
| 1990s | 85.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2000s | 87.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 87.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 10 Australia 88.45 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 88.43 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 12 Canada 88.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 14 Norway 87.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 15 Germany 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 16 New Zealand 86.85 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 labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in France was 87.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 88.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1981.
- How does France rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- France ranks 13th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.