France long-term unemployment rate: men aged under 25
France long-term unemployment rate: men aged under 25 stood at 2.8% in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment and employment (labour force survey) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2003 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment and employment (labour force survey) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | |||||||||||
| Long-term unemployment rate - Men aged below 25 years - France | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
| Long-term unemployment rate - Men aged 25 to 49 years - France | 2 | 2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Understanding france long-term unemployment rate: men aged under 25
Targeting young male participants below twenty-five years of age, this metric computes the proportion of the active youth male workforce facing extended joblessness. It highlights structural difficulties encountered by young men entering the professional sphere after leaving education. Excluded from this calculation are young males who remain in school, those with short-term job search durations, and individuals outside the active workforce.
Interpreting this statistic requires noting high sensitivity to educational calendar completion and seasonal hiring patterns typical of entry-level industries. Quarterly volatility can be pronounced, making annual comparisons more reliable for identifying genuine trend reversals. Revisions to survey weights frequently impact younger demographics more heavily due to sample rotation patterns. Analysts should evaluate this figure alongside educational enrollment data to understand underlying participation shifts.
Frequently asked questions
- What age range defines this male group?
- Male participants under twenty-five years old.
- Why is volatility high in this specific series?
- Young workers transition frequently between education and initial employment.
- Does this count include students seeking part-time work?
- Only students meeting strict active search and immediate availability criteria are counted.