Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in France
France: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 923.92 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in France, 1983–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in France is 923.92, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in France peaked at 1,377 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 818.63, in 2008.
That places France 11th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1,043 | — |
| 1984 | 1,296 | +24.3% |
| 1985 | 1,377 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 1,323 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 1,304 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 1,172 | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 1,071 | -8.6% |
| 1990 | 1,064 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 991.68 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 1,084 | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 1,231 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 1,332 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 1,232 | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 1,265 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 1,260 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 1,184 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 1,189 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 964.25 | -18.9% |
| 2001 | 836.3 | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 867.48 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 821.4 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 904.51 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 907.47 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 934.12 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 871.3 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 818.63 | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 1,049 | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 1,031 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 1,003 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 1,037 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 1,071 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 1,104 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,103 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,078 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 984.05 | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 954.04 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 878.87 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 864.73 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 877.91 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 851.75 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 857.86 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 923.92 | +7.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 923.92 is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 11.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- France's 923.92 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 14.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,227 | 1,043 | 1,377 | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,183 | 991.68 | 1,332 | 10 |
| 2000s | 897.47 | 818.63 | 1,049 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,024 | 878.87 | 1,104 | 10 |
| 2020s | 875.24 | 851.75 | 923.92 | 5 |
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 youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in France?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in France was 923.92 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1,377 in 1985.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 818.63 in 2008.
- How does France rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- France ranks 11th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.