Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France
France: Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group was 8.52 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup in 2024. ▼ Falling
Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France, 1981–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France is 8.52 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France peaked at 14.39 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup in 1997 and was at its lowest, 7.07 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup, in 1981.
That places France 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France, year by year
| Year | Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7.07 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | — |
| 1989 | 10.26 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +45.2% |
| 1991 | 9.94 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 11.34 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 14.27 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +25.9% |
| 1995 | 13.28 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 14.39 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 14.18 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 13.79 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 11.46 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -16.9% |
| 2001 | 10.28 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -10.3% |
| 2002 | 10.4 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 9.28 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 9.69 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 9.67 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 9.44 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 9.06 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 7.93 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 10.18 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +28.4% |
| 2010 | 10.56 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 10.68 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 11.38 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 11.71 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 12.04 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 12.36 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 11.87 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 10.96 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 10.66 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 9.79 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 9.67 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 9.07 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 8.24 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 8.51 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 8.52 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.67 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 7.07 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 10.26 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 2 |
| 1990s | 13.03 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 9.94 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 14.39 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2000s | 9.74 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 7.93 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 11.46 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.2 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 9.79 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 12.36 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.8 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 8.24 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 9.67 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 6 Chile 9.76 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Slovenia 4.95 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Italy 9 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Netherlands 3.68 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Poland 3.55 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Sweden 8.55 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 10 Denmark 8.03 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 11 Costa Rica 7.99 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
- 12 Belgium 7.65 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup compare
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 unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France?
- Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group in France was 8.52 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 14.39 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup in 1997.
- What is the lowest unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.07 Percentage of labour force in the same subgroup in 1981.
- How does France rank for unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group?
- France ranks 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Unemployment rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on unemployment rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the unemployment rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.