Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France

France: Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates was 74.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
74.8%
Change on year
up 32.2%
World rank
3rd
of 21 countries
All-time high
74.8%
in 2024
All-time low
26.9%
in 2011
Years of data
24
1999–2024

Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France, 1999–2024

0204060801999201120241999: 35.2 Percentage2000: 42.4 Percentage2001: 40.4 Percentage2002: 40.6 Percentage2005: 31.3 Percentage2006: 30.9 Percentage2007: 30.9 Percentage2008: 31.9 Percentage2009: 34 Percentage2010: 32.3 Percentage2011: 26.9 Percentage2012: 29.7 Percentage2013: 28.8 Percentage2014: 47.6 Percentage2015: 43.8 Percentage2016: 41.4 Percentage2017: 46.8 Percentage2018: 50.1 Percentage2019: 51.9 Percentage2020: 46.6 Percentage2021: 51.8 Percentage2022: 61.1 Percentage2023: 56.6 Percentage2024: 74.8 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France is 74.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.2% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France peaked at 74.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.9%, in 2011.

That places France 3rd out of 21 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.

Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France, year by year

Annual values for Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) in France, 1999 to 2024.
Year Percentage 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 34.0% +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 74.8% +32.2%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 74.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.4%, 1.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • France's 74.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.4%, 1.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 35.2% 35.2% 35.2% 1
2000s 35.3% 30.9% 42.4% 8
2010s 39.9% 26.9% 51.9% 10
2020s 58.2% 46.6% 74.8% 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Belgium 90.4% compare
  2. 2 Italy 85.8% compare
  3. 4 Austria 74.4% compare
  4. 5 Poland 66.8% compare
  5. 5 Poland 66.8% compare

See the full ranking of 21 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France?
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in France was 74.8% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 74.8% 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 3rd out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
Is regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. 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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Indicator
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
21 places, 487 data points, 1999–2024
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