Monthly unemployment levels in France
France: Monthly unemployment levels was 2,451 Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Monthly unemployment levels in France, 1983–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for monthly unemployment levels in France is 2,451 Persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly unemployment levels in France peaked at 3,189 Persons in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2,100 Persons, in 1983.
France ranks 4th of 32 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,450 Persons | 2,100 Persons | 2,612 Persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 2,904 Persons | 2,322 Persons | 3,189 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,416 Persons | 2,140 Persons | 2,651 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,845 Persons | 2,519 Persons | 3,073 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,338 Persons | 2,234 Persons | 2,451 Persons | 6 |
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 monthly unemployment levels in France?
- Monthly unemployment levels in France was 2,451 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest monthly unemployment levels recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 3,189 Persons in 1996.
- What is the lowest monthly unemployment levels recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,100 Persons in 1983.
- How does France rank for monthly unemployment levels?
- France ranks 4th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
- Is monthly unemployment levels rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. 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 Monthly unemployment levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The infra-annual dataflow on the monthly unemployed population is a subset of the infra-annual labour statistics database, which contains predominantly monthly and quarterly statistics on the unemployed population by age groups (15+, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 15-64 and 15-74 where available) and sex and associated statistical methodological information and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and for selected other economies. Chile, Costa Rica, and the United Kingdom publish Labour Force Survey (LFS) data using a rolling quarter methodology. The OECD treats the middle month of the rolling quarter as the reference month. As a result, the publication of monthly LFS data for these countries may be delayed by one month or more relative to the OECD reference month. The unemployed are persons in their working age who, in the reference period, do not have a job; are available for work; and, have taken specific steps to find a job. The infra-annual labour statistics compiled for all OECD member countries, are drawn from Labour Force Surveys based on definition provided by the 19th Conference of Labour Statisticians in 2013. The uniform application of these definitions across all OECD member countries results in estimates that are internationally comparable.