France Labour Force Participation Rate (2025)
France's Labour Force Participation Rate: 75.1 % of population (15–64) in 2025, +0.7pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2025.
France (2025)
75.1
% of population (15–64)
+0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
21
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75.1 | +0.7pp |
| 2024 | 74.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2023 | 73.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 73.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2021 | 73 | +2pp |
| 2020 | 71 | -0.7pp |
| 2019 | 71.7 | -0.2pp |
| 2018 | 71.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2017 | 71.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 71.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | 71.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2014 | 71 | -0.1pp |
| 2013 | 71.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2012 | 70.7 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 70.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2010 | 70.3 | unchanged |
| 2009 | 70.3 | +0.4pp |
| 2008 | 69.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2007 | 69.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 69.6 | -0.1pp |
About this Dataset
France recorded 75.1 % of population (15–64) in 2025. The latest change was +0.7pp. Across 2005–2025 the series ranges from 69.6 % of population (15–64) in 2006 to 75.1 % of population (15–64) in 2025.
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in France over time.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in France over time. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2005–2025 (21 observations).
The series is at its highest recorded level, 75.1 % of population (15–64) in 2025, up from a low of 69.6 % of population (15–64) in 2006. The latest change was +0.7pp.