Share of employee compensation in public spending in France
France: Share of employee compensation in public spending was 17.64 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
17.64
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
108th
of 155 countries
All-time high
21.69
in 2000
All-time low
16.46
in 1994
Years of data
52
1972–2023
Share of employee compensation in public spending in France, 1972–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of employee compensation in public spending in France is 17.64, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of employee compensation in public spending in France peaked at 21.69 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 16.46, in 1994.
France ranks 108th of 155 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of employee compensation in public spending in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 18.28 | — |
| 1973 | 18.49 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 17.77 | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 17.64 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 17.52 | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 17.69 | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 17.1 | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 16.5 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 20.66 | +25.2% |
| 1981 | 19.82 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 19.38 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 19.03 | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 18.82 | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 18.42 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 17.92 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 17.55 | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 17.1 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 17.18 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 17.16 | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 16.85 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 16.68 | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 16.55 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 16.46 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 21.27 | +29.2% |
| 1996 | 21.49 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 21.25 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 21.52 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 21.47 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 21.69 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 21.29 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 21.02 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 20.95 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 20.71 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 20.57 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 20.18 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 19.7 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 19.23 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 18.98 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 18.2 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 18.61 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 18.42 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 18.18 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 18.12 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 18.04 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 18.09 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 17.97 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 18.16 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 18.22 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 17.4 | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 17.22 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 17.36 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 17.64 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.62 | 16.5 | 18.49 | 8 |
| 1980s | 18.59 | 17.1 | 20.66 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.07 | 16.46 | 21.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.43 | 18.98 | 21.69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.2 | 17.97 | 18.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.4 | 17.22 | 17.64 | 4 |
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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 share of employee compensation in public spending in France?
- Share of employee compensation in public spending in France was 17.64 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 21.69 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.46 in 1994.
- How does France rank for share of employee compensation in public spending?
- France ranks 108th out of 155 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of employee compensation in public spending rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of employee compensation in public spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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