Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France
France: Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager was 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
706,630 Annual working unit (AWU)
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
2nd
of 26 countries
All-time high
915,350 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2010
All-time low
706,630 Annual working unit (AWU)
in 2023
Years of data
5
2010–2023
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Annual working unit (AWU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France is 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU), measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France peaked at 915,350 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010 and was at its lowest, 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU), in 2023.
That places France 2nd out of 26 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France, year by year
| Year | Annual working unit (AWU) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 915,350 Annual working unit (AWU) | — |
| 2013 | 758,590 Annual working unit (AWU) | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 750,690 Annual working unit (AWU) | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 717,590 Annual working unit (AWU) | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) | -1.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 75,170 Annual working unit (AWU), 9.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- France's 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) is above the median for high income countries, which is 55,160 Annual working unit (AWU), 12.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 808,210 Annual working unit (AWU) | 750,690 Annual working unit (AWU) | 915,350 Annual working unit (AWU) | 3 |
| 2020s | 712,110 Annual working unit (AWU) | 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) | 717,590 Annual working unit (AWU) | 2 |
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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 62,374 1000 No (2050)
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- 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 main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France?
- Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager in France was 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 915,350 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2010.
- What is the lowest main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 706,630 Annual working unit (AWU) in 2023.
- How does France rank for main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager?
- France ranks 2nd out of 26 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main agricultural labour force by age and sex of the farm manager, farm type of the agricultural holding and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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