Europe & Central Asia
France Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
7.5%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.9%
2024 → 2025
Record High
12.6%
Recorded in 1994
Record Low
7.3%
Recorded in 2022
10-Year Average
8.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
France's unemployment rate of 7.54% in 2025 is a notable figure in the context of European economies. This rate indicates a mixed labor market performance, with ongoing challenges in certain sectors. The country's unemployment has been a subject of concern and policy intervention.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.5% | 0.1% | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 7.4% | 0.1% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 7.3% | 0.0% | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 7.3% | 0.6% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 7.9% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 8.0% | 0.4% | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 8.4% | 0.6% | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | 0.4% | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 9.4% | 0.6% | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 10.1% | 0.3% | -2.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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