France Labour Force

France FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 71.582 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.501 % for 2016. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.758 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.582 % in 2017 and a record low of 66.683 % in 1991. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.58 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 67.612 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.430 % for 2016. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 64.044 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.612 % in 2017 and a record low of 57.822 % in 1990. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
67.61 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 75.528 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.551 % for 2016. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 75.060 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.022 % in 1990 and a record low of 74.310 % in 1995. FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
75.53 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.213 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.421 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 55.584 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.386 % in 2009 and a record low of 55.184 % in 1994. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
55.21 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 37.731 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 37.641 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.544 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.577 % in 1990 and a record low of 35.069 % in 1998. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
37.73 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 50.564 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.675 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 49.752 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.081 % in 2013 and a record low of 46.328 % in 1990. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
50.56 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.407 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.124 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.307 % in 1990 and a record low of 31.957 % in 1998. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.50 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 60.119 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.432 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 62.681 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.693 % in 1990 and a record low of 60.119 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
60.12 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 40.822 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.734 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 40.928 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.727 % in 1990 and a record low of 38.055 % in 1998. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
40.82 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 84.107 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.855 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 79.203 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.107 % in 2017 and a record low of 70.522 % in 1990. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
84.11 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 55.754 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.933 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 55.894 % from Dec 1962 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.464 % in 1983 and a record low of 53.510 % in 1975. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
55.93 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.886 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.935 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 38.251 % from Dec 1962 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.219 % in 1983 and a record low of 33.914 % in 1997. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
36.94 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 51.386 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.616 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 48.432 % from Dec 1962 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.728 % in 2013 and a record low of 36.210 % in 1968. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
51.62 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.040 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.860 % for 2015. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.900 % from Dec 1962 to 2016, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.030 % in 1983 and a record low of 31.510 % in 1997. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.04 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 60.516 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.639 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 63.360 % from Dec 1962 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.410 % in 1962 and a record low of 60.516 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
60.64 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 40.311 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.782 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 41.939 % from Dec 1962 to 2017, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.871 % in 1983 and a record low of 36.275 % in 1998. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
39.78 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1962 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 85.125 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.778 % for 2015. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 76.232 % from Dec 1962 to 2016, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.125 % in 2016 and a record low of 48.415 % in 1962. FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
85.13 2016 yearly 1962 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 75.880 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 76.000 % for 2015. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 76.130 % from Dec 1998 to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.610 % in 2008 and a record low of 74.830 % in 1998. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
75.88 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 78.369 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.934 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 79.942 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.040 % in 2004 and a record low of 78.369 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
78.93 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 76.637 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77.289 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 77.997 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.506 % in 2008 and a record low of 76.637 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
77.29 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

France FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 24.261 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.282 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 29.838 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.442 % in 1998 and a record low of 24.261 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
24.28 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

France FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 37.610 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.990 % for 2015. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 43.560 % from Dec 1998 to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.210 % in 1998 and a record low of 37.610 % in 2016. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
37.61 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 30.281 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.227 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 35.887 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.960 % in 1998 and a record low of 30.227 % in 2016. FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
30.23 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 57.265 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 58.110 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 61.734 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.507 % in 1999 and a record low of 57.265 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
58.11 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 64.786 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.356 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.188 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.226 % in 1998 and a record low of 64.786 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
65.36 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France France FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

France FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

1998 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 61.150 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.848 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 66.634 % from Dec 1998 to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.652 % in 1998 and a record low of 61.150 % in 2017. FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
61.85 2016 yearly 1998 - 2016

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France FR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

FR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 46.967 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.912 % for 2016. FR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 45.621 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.967 % in 2017 and a record low of 42.739 % in 1990. FR: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
46.97 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64
FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64
FR: (DC)Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64
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FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
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FR: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
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FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
FR: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
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