LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in France
France: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) was 17.98 in 2024. ▲ Rising
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in France, 1998–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in France is 17.98, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in France peaked at 21.72 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11.1, in 2001.
France ranks 18th of 75 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15 | — |
| 1999 | 14.61 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 12.93 | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 11.1 | -14.2% |
| 2002 | 11.23 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 15.88 | +41.4% |
| 2004 | 17.32 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 16.36 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 16.45 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 18.07 | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 16 | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 18.18 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 18.33 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 17.92 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 18.48 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 20.06 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 21.49 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 21.72 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 20.96 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 19.99 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 19.21 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 18.13 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 18.68 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 19.25 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 17.82 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 17.91 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 17.98 | +0.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 17.98 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.43, 1.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- France's 17.98 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.04, 1.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.81 | 14.61 | 15 | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.35 | 11.1 | 18.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.63 | 17.92 | 21.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.33 | 17.82 | 19.25 | 5 |
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 lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in France?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in France was 17.98 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 21.72 in 2015.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.1 in 2001.
- How does France rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo)?
- France ranks 18th out of 75 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.