Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France
France: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 18.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
18.9%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
52nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
26.7%
in 1994
All-time low
15.9%
in 2001
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
In 2025, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France stood at 18.9%.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France peaked at 26.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 2001.
France ranks 52nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.8% | — |
| 1992 | 18.3% | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 23.1% | +26.2% |
| 1994 | 26.7% | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 23.4% | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 24.7% | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 26.5% | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 23.9% | -10.1% |
| 1999 | 24.4% | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 18.8% | -22.9% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 17.4% | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 16.4% | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 19.6% | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 20.1% | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 21.1% | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 19.1% | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 25.0% | +30.8% |
| 2010 | 22.7% | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 22.1% | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 25.2% | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 23.8% | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 25.5% | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 26.3% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 25.0% | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 23.2% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 21.7% | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 20.8% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 20.2% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 19.2% | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 18.9% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 18.8% | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 18.9% | +0.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 18.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.9%, 1.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 18.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.1% | 16.8% | 26.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.2% | 15.9% | 25.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.6% | 20.8% | 26.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 18.2% | 20.2% | 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 unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in France was 18.9% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 26.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 2001.
- How does France rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- France ranks 52nd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.