Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France
France: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
4th
of 37 countries
All-time high
597,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
386,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2008
Years of data
19
2005–2023
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, persons employed in circular economy sectors in France stood at 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in France peaked at 597,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 386,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2008.
That places France 4th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 417,108 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 419,992 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 425,147 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 386,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 396,669 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 479,646 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.9% |
| 2011 | 473,041 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 495,936 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 494,945 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 497,035 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 463,608 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 479,758 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 529,065 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 533,783 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 535,937 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 565,301 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 597,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 533,892 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 7.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- France's 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 7.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 408,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 386,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 425,147 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 498,275 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 463,608 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 535,937 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 558,388 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 533,892 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 597,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Germany 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 2 United Kingdom 563,692 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 2 United Kingdom 563,692 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 5 Italy 507,749 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 6 Spain 428,345 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 7 Poland 411,141 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 7 Poland 411,141 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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 persons employed in circular economy sectors in France?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France was 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 597,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 386,068 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008.
- How does France rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- France ranks 4th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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