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
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in France, 2005–2027
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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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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. 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.