Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France
France: Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth was 68.8 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
68.8
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
23rd
of 33 countries
All-time high
69.7
in 2008
All-time low
57.5
in 2023
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France is 68.8, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France peaked at 69.7 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 57.5, in 2023.
France ranks 23rd of 33 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 69.7 | — |
| 2009 | 63.4 | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 62.7 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 67 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 65.4 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 68.6 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 68 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 69.3 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 68.8 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 62.2 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 67.4 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 66.8 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 67.4 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 64.4 | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 67.4 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 57.5 | -14.7% |
| 2024 | 65 | +13.0% |
| 2025 | 68.8 | +5.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 68.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1, 87% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- France's 68.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 79.1, 87% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.55 | 63.4 | 69.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 66.62 | 62.2 | 69.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.08 | 57.5 | 68.8 | 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 recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France?
- Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in France was 68.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 69.7 in 2008.
- What is the lowest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.5 in 2023.
- How does France rank for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth?
- France ranks 23rd out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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