Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France
France: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 45.24 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France is 45.24, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France peaked at 45.73 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 43.69, in 2009.
That places France 48th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.4 | — |
| 1991 | 44.98 | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 44.84 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 44.81 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 44.93 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 44.95 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 44.65 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 45.04 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 44.96 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 44.65 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 44.7 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 44.88 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 44.6 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 44.01 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 44.15 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 44.01 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 44.08 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 43.94 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 43.87 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 43.69 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 43.78 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 43.98 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 43.77 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 43.73 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 44.24 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 44.38 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 44.6 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 44.74 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 44.7 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 45.06 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 45.73 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 44.45 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 44.16 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 44.06 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 44.34 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 44.65 | +0.7% |
| 2026 | 44.95 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 45.24 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.82 | 44.4 | 45.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.19 | 43.69 | 44.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.3 | 43.73 | 45.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.7 | 44.06 | 45.73 | 8 |
Countries ranked near France
More gender data for France
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 10,528 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9027 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 310,512 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 325,288 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 312,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 326,662 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 325,263 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 340,189 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 341,506 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 357,036 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in France was 45.24 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 45.73 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.69 in 2009.
- How does France rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- France ranks 48th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.