France Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
France's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 58.8 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +1.2pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
France (2025)
58.8
% of active population (25–64)
+1.2pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2024 | 57.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2023 | 56.9 | +1.1pp |
| 2022 | 55.8 | +0.8pp |
| 2021 | 55 | -0.2pp |
| 2020 | 55.2 | +1.7pp |
| 2019 | 53.5 | +1.3pp |
| 2018 | 52.2 | +1.3pp |
| 2017 | 50.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 50.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2015 | 50 | +0.9pp |
| 2014 | 49.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 48.9 | +0.8pp |
| 2012 | 48.1 | +0.7pp |
| 2011 | 47.4 | +3.6pp |
| 2010 | 43.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2009 | 43.5 | +0.9pp |
| 2008 | 42.6 | +1pp |
| 2007 | 41.6 | +0.8pp |
| 2006 | 40.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
France recorded 58.8 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.2pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 58.8 in 2025 and a trough of 34.7 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks france human resources in science & technology in France, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 58.8 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 34.7 in 2000. The latest reading of 58.8 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +1.2pp.