Youth employment by educational attainment level in France
France: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 608.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
608.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
7th
of 47 countries
All-time high
702.1 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
231.4 Thousand persons
in 1994
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in France, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth employment by educational attainment level in France stood at 608.4 Thousand persons.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 72.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in France peaked at 702.1 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 231.4 Thousand persons, in 1994.
France ranks 7th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 702.1 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 600.7 Thousand persons | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 566.1 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 582.7 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 578.8 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 557.8 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 534 Thousand persons | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 501 Thousand persons | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 387.8 Thousand persons | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 340.6 Thousand persons | -12.2% |
| 1993 | 294.4 Thousand persons | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 231.4 Thousand persons | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 244.9 Thousand persons | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 266.3 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 256.4 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 309.1 Thousand persons | +20.6% |
| 1999 | 344.6 Thousand persons | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 388.9 Thousand persons | +12.9% |
| 2001 | 395.6 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 389.9 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 405.5 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 390.7 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 443.6 Thousand persons | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 434.9 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 471.5 Thousand persons | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 458.8 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 416.5 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 416.9 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 390.6 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 355.8 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 361.1 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 356.2 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 352.8 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 372.7 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 406 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 427.9 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 430.1 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 411.6 Thousand persons | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 512.5 Thousand persons | +24.5% |
| 2022 | 600.2 Thousand persons | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 612.7 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 572.8 Thousand persons | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 608.4 Thousand persons | +6.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 608.4 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 19.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 608.4 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 17.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 588.89 Thousand persons | 534 Thousand persons | 702.1 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 317.65 Thousand persons | 231.4 Thousand persons | 501 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 419.59 Thousand persons | 388.9 Thousand persons | 471.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 387.01 Thousand persons | 352.8 Thousand persons | 430.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 553.03 Thousand persons | 411.6 Thousand persons | 612.7 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 5 Netherlands 712.1 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 712.1 Thousand persons compare
- 8 Switzerland 217.9 Thousand persons compare
- 9 Spain 189 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Denmark 167.9 Thousand persons 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in France?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in France was 608.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 702.1 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 231.4 Thousand persons in 1994.
- How does France rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- France ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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