France Employment Rate (Aged 20-64) — EU Employment Rate
EU Employment Rate — France Employment Rate (Aged 20-64) stood at 75.2% in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the Employment rate table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2003 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Employment rate table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate aged 20-64 (EU target 78%) | |||||||||||
| France | 75.2 | 75.4 | 75.3 | 75.5 | 75.2 | 75.2 | 75.2 | 74.9 | 74.6 | 74.5 | |
| Italy | 68 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.4 | 67.8 | 67.3 | 67.4 | 66.8 | 66.8 | 67 |
Understanding france Employment Rate (Aged 20-64)
The European Union employment rate measures the share of the working-age population that is employed in the major economy located in the west of the continent. The primary distinction of this region lies in its social security system and strictly regulated standard working hours, creating distinct characteristics in how its labour market operates.
When reading the chart, comparing quarters should be placed alongside a comparison with the same period of the previous year to avoid misunderstandings regarding prolonged holiday periods during the year. Periodically published data generally carries a preliminary nature on first release and will be calculated more thoroughly by authorities.
Frequently asked questions
- Do labour policies have a major impact on this figure?
- Regulations on working hours and job protection directly affect hiring decisions.
- Are freelance workers grouped into the employed category?
- Any individuals with legitimate income-generating activities during the survey period are counted.
- Why is the latest quarterly data given special attention?
- Because it immediately reflects the latest movements of the business cycle.