LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France

France: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 15.05 in 2027. ▬ Flat

Latest (2027)
15.05
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
53rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
19.06
in 2015
All-time low
14.26
in 2008
Years of data
23
2005–2027

LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France, 2005–2027

051015202005201620272005: 14.52006: 14.62007: 16.32008: 14.32009: 16.42010: 16.52011: 162012: 16.62013: 18.52014: 18.92015: 19.12016: 18.32017: 17.32018: 16.52019: 15.52020: 15.32021: 15.92022: 14.82023: 14.82024: 14.92025: 152026: 15.22027: 15.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France stood at 15.05.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France peaked at 19.06 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14.26, in 2008.

France ranks 53rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France, year by year

Annual values for LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in France, 2005 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2005 14.5
2006 14.57 +0.5%
2007 16.3 +11.9%
2008 14.26 -12.5%
2009 16.37 +14.8%
2010 16.5 +0.8%
2011 15.99 -3.1%
2012 16.59 +3.8%
2013 18.53 +11.7%
2014 18.86 +1.7%
2015 19.06 +1.1%
2016 18.25 -4.2%
2017 17.32 -5.1%
2018 16.54 -4.5%
2019 15.5 -6.3%
2020 15.35 -1.0%
2021 15.91 +3.7%
2022 14.76 -7.3%
2023 14.84 +0.6%
2024 14.89 +0.4%
2025 15.04 +1.0%
2026 15.15 +0.8%
2027 15.05 -0.7%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 15.05 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 1.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • France's 15.05 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.2 14.26 16.37 5
2010s 17.31 15.5 19.06 10
2020s 15.12 14.76 15.91 8

Countries ranked near France

  1. 50 Chile 15.19 compare
  2. 51 Turkey 15.08 compare
  3. 52 Spain 15.06 compare
  4. 54 Montenegro 14.74 compare
  5. 55 Sao Tome and Principe 14.71 compare
  6. 56 Albania 14.71 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France?
Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France was 15.05 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 19.06 in 2015.
What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 14.26 in 2008.
How does France rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
France ranks 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. 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 LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
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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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.