Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France
France: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 226.3 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
226.3 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
2nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
366 Thousand persons
in 1984
All-time low
108.8 Thousand persons
in 1995
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France stood at 226.3 Thousand persons.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France peaked at 366 Thousand persons in 1984 and was at its lowest, 108.8 Thousand persons, in 1995.
France ranks 2nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 43 years of available data.
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 315.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 366 Thousand persons | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 359.9 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 295.1 Thousand persons | -18.0% |
| 1987 | 266.3 Thousand persons | -9.8% |
| 1988 | 209.5 Thousand persons | -21.3% |
| 1989 | 150.7 Thousand persons | -28.1% |
| 1990 | 157.5 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 135.8 Thousand persons | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 136.3 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 130.9 Thousand persons | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 132.8 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 108.8 Thousand persons | -18.1% |
| 1996 | 124.1 Thousand persons | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 128.8 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 121.8 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 157.3 Thousand persons | +29.1% |
| 2000 | 137.6 Thousand persons | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 119.6 Thousand persons | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 123.8 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 116.9 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 132.3 Thousand persons | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 154.1 Thousand persons | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 175.8 Thousand persons | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 161.9 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 141.1 Thousand persons | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 183.6 Thousand persons | +30.1% |
| 2010 | 172 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 161 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 170.5 Thousand persons | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 168.9 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 176.7 Thousand persons | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 176.3 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 176.2 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 158.2 Thousand persons | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 149.9 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 137.9 Thousand persons | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 144.6 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 165.9 Thousand persons | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 186.9 Thousand persons | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 190.4 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 212 Thousand persons | +11.3% |
| 2025 | 226.3 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 226.3 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.4 Thousand persons, 15.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 226.3 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.5 Thousand persons, 10.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 280.49 Thousand persons | 150.7 Thousand persons | 366 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 133.41 Thousand persons | 108.8 Thousand persons | 157.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 144.67 Thousand persons | 116.9 Thousand persons | 183.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 164.76 Thousand persons | 137.9 Thousand persons | 176.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.68 Thousand persons | 144.6 Thousand persons | 226.3 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Türkiye 264 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 192.1 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 192.1 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Germany 117.7 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 unemployment by educational attainment level in France?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in France was 226.3 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 366 Thousand persons in 1984.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.8 Thousand persons in 1995.
- How does France rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- France ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment by educational attainment level rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth unemployment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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