Labor force | France – yearly data, chart and table
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Overview
The estimated labor force of France in 2024 amounted to 31 725 232 people, which is 0.336% more than in 2023, when it was 31 618 891 people. It has been growing in this country for already 4 years in a row. Over the entire period of data from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division since 1990, this indicator has increased in 1.23 times. The lowest number pf people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services, was recorded in 1991, when it was 25 748 991. The highest value was in 2024, when labor force in France reached 31 725 232 people. Country-reported data is based mainly on nationally representative labor force surveys, with other sources (e.g., household surveys and population censuses) considering differences in the data source, the scope of coverage, methodology, and other country-specific factors.
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About indicator
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.
