Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) in France
France: Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) was 65.3 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
65.3
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
6th
of 21 countries
All-time high
76.4
in 2024
All-time low
26.9
in 2011
Years of data
25
1999–2025
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France is 65.3, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.5% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France peaked at 76.4 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.9, in 2011.
That places France 6th out of 21 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 35.2 | — |
| 2000 | 42.4 | +20.5% |
| 2001 | 40.4 | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 40.6 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 31.3 | -22.9% |
| 2006 | 30.9 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 30.9 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 31.9 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 34 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 32.3 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 26.9 | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 29.7 | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 28.8 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 47.6 | +65.3% |
| 2015 | 43.8 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 41.4 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 46.8 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 50.1 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 51.9 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 46.6 | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 51.8 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 61.1 | +18.0% |
| 2023 | 56.6 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 76.4 | +35.0% |
| 2025 | 65.3 | -14.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 65.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.85, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- France's 65.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.85, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.2 | 35.2 | 35.2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 35.3 | 30.9 | 42.4 | 8 |
| 2010s | 39.93 | 26.9 | 51.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.63 | 46.6 | 76.4 | 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 regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France?
- Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France was 65.3 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 76.4 in 2024.
- What is the lowest regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.9 in 2011.
- How does France rank for regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates?
- France ranks 6th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. 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 Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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