Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France

France: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 537,036 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
537,036
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
4th
of 37 countries
All-time high
597,322
in 2021
All-time low
386,068
in 2008
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France, 2005–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2005201420232005: 417.1k2006: 420.0k2007: 425.1k2008: 386.1k2009: 396.7k2010: 479.6k2011: 473.0k2012: 495.9k2013: 494.9k2014: 497.0k2015: 463.6k2016: 479.8k2017: 529.1k2018: 533.8k2019: 535.9k2020: 565.3k2021: 597.3k2022: 533.9k2023: 537.0k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2023, persons employed in circular economy sectors in France stood at 537,036.

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 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 386,068, 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

Annual values for Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 417,108 —
2006 419,992 +0.7%
2007 425,147 +1.2%
2008 386,068 -9.2%
2009 396,669 +2.7%
2010 479,646 +20.9%
2011 473,041 -1.4%
2012 495,936 +4.8%
2013 494,945 -0.2%
2014 497,035 +0.4%
2015 463,608 -6.7%
2016 479,758 +3.5%
2017 529,065 +10.3%
2018 533,783 +0.9%
2019 535,937 +0.4%
2020 565,301 +5.5%
2021 597,322 +5.7%
2022 533,892 -10.6%
2023 537,036 +0.6%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 537,036 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522, 7.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • France's 537,036 is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416, 7.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 408,997 386,068 425,147 5
2010s 498,275 463,608 535,937 10
2020s 558,388 533,892 597,322 4

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Germany 771,814 compare
  2. 2 United Kingdom 563,692 compare
  3. 2 United Kingdom 563,692 compare
  4. 5 Italy 507,749 compare
  5. 6 Spain 428,345 compare
  6. 7 Poland 411,141 compare
  7. 7 Poland 411,141 compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons employed in circular economy sectors in France?
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in France was 537,036 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 in 2021.
What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 386,068 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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Indicator
Persons employed in circular economy sectors
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 722 data points, 2005–2023
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