Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in France

France: Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region was 2.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.0%
Change on year
up 17.6%
World rank
22nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
28.2%
in 2012
All-time low
1.7%
in 2024
Years of data
27
1999–2025

Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in France, 1999–2025

01020301999201220251999: 5.1 Percentage2000: 4.2 Percentage2001: 3.4 Percentage2002: 3.3 Percentage2003: 3.3 Percentage2004: 4 Percentage2005: 4.3 Percentage2006: 4.6 Percentage2007: 4.3 Percentage2008: 4 Percentage2009: 4.9 Percentage2010: 5.7 Percentage2011: 5.7 Percentage2012: 28.2 Percentage2013: 6.2 Percentage2014: 6.1 Percentage2015: 6 Percentage2016: 5.8 Percentage2017: 5.5 Percentage2018: 4.8 Percentage2019: 4.3 Percentage2020: 3.9 Percentage2021: 2.4 Percentage2022: 2.1 Percentage2023: 1.8 Percentage2024: 1.7 Percentage2025: 2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in France is 2.0%, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in France peaked at 28.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2024.

That places France 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in France, year by year

Annual values for Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in France, 1999 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
1999 5.1%
2000 4.2% -17.6%
2001 3.4% -19.0%
2002 3.3% -2.9%
2003 3.3% +0.0%
2004 4.0% +21.2%
2005 4.3% +7.5%
2006 4.6% +7.0%
2007 4.3% -6.5%
2008 4.0% -7.0%
2009 4.9% +22.5%
2010 5.7% +16.3%
2011 5.7% +0.0%
2012 28.2% +394.7%
2013 6.2% -78.0%
2014 6.1% -1.6%
2015 6.0% -1.6%
2016 5.8% -3.3%
2017 5.5% -5.2%
2018 4.8% -12.7%
2019 4.3% -10.4%
2020 3.9% -9.3%
2021 2.4% -38.5%
2022 2.1% -12.5%
2023 1.8% -14.3%
2024 1.7% -5.6%
2025 2.0% +17.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% 1
2000s 4.0% 3.3% 4.9% 10
2010s 7.8% 4.3% 28.2% 10
2020s 2.3% 1.7% 3.9% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in France?
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in France was 2.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 28.2% in 2012.
What is the lowest youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2024.
How does France rank for youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region?
France ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
408 places, 7,658 data points, 1999–2025
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