Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France
France: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 564.6 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
564.6 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
3rd
of 48 countries
All-time high
1,364 Thousand persons
in 2016
All-time low
135.3 Thousand persons
in 2012
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France is 564.6 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France peaked at 1,364 Thousand persons in 2016 and was at its lowest, 135.3 Thousand persons, in 2012.
France ranks 3rd of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,283 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 1,132 Thousand persons | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 939.6 Thousand persons | -17.0% |
| 2002 | 865.2 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 881.7 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,006 Thousand persons | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 1,012 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 1,041 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 953.1 Thousand persons | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 844.9 Thousand persons | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 972.7 Thousand persons | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 1,118 Thousand persons | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 1,154 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 135.3 Thousand persons | -88.3% |
| 2013 | 1,294 Thousand persons | +856.8% |
| 2014 | 1,337 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 1,354 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 1,364 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1,273 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 1,136 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 1,015 Thousand persons | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 874.1 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 698.1 Thousand persons | -20.1% |
| 2022 | 612 Thousand persons | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 554.1 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2024 | 542.1 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 564.6 Thousand persons | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,283 Thousand persons | 1,283 Thousand persons | 1,283 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 964.89 Thousand persons | 844.9 Thousand persons | 1,132 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,118 Thousand persons | 135.3 Thousand persons | 1,364 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 640.83 Thousand persons | 542.1 Thousand persons | 874.1 Thousand 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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in France was 564.6 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1,364 Thousand persons in 2016.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.3 Thousand persons in 2012.
- How does France rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- France ranks 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. 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 educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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