Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … citizenship in France
France: Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … citizenship was 23.1 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
23.1
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
38th
of 47 countries
All-time high
45.9
in 1998
All-time low
23.1
in 2025
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in France, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in France is 23.1, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in France peaked at 45.9 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 23.1, in 2025.
That places France 38th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment … citizenship in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 43.9 | — |
| 1996 | 41.4 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 42.6 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 45.9 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 42.4 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 44 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 39.5 | -10.2% |
| 2002 | 35 | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 37.3 | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 38.9 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 40.9 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 41.8 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 39.9 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 37.1 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 35 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 40 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 41.2 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 40.1 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 40.5 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 44.2 | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 44.3 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 45.8 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 45.5 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 42 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 40.4 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 37 | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 29.6 | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 27.5 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 24.5 | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 23.4 | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 23.1 | -1.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 23.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.6, 75% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 23.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 28.8, 80% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.24 | 41.4 | 45.9 | 5 |
| 2000s | 38.94 | 35 | 44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.4 | 40 | 45.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.52 | 23.1 | 37 | 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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in France?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship in France was 23.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 45.9 in 1998.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.1 in 2025.
- How does France rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship?
- France ranks 38th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. 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 Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by citizenship - % of total unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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