France unemployment rate, 25-64: upper/post-sec education
France unemployment rate, 25-64: upper/post-sec education stood at 6.8% in Q2 2026, according to Eurostat – labour market slack by sex and age, quarterly (lfsi_sla_q). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market indicators (Eurostat) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1998 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market indicators (Eurostat) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All education levels | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6 | 6.5 | |
| Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 3-4) | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Tertiary education (ISCED 5-8) | 5.2 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Understanding france unemployment rate, 25-64: upper/post-sec education
The jobless rate for prime-age adults aged twenty-five to sixty-four who hold upper secondary school diplomas or post-secondary non-tertiary vocational qualifications is tracked by this series. It measures the proportion of active labour market participants with intermediate educational credentials who are currently without work. This segment constitutes the primary skilled operational workforce across industrial, administrative, and commercial sectors. Individuals with only basic schooling or university degrees are excluded from this specific ratio.
Interpreting this indicator requires tracking how industrial transitions and regional manufacturing shifts affect mid-level technical workers over extended periods. Quarterly estimates are generally robust, with revisions typically minor unless broad population benchmark adjustments occur. Analysts should evaluate these figures alongside vacancy data for technical trades and administrative roles to determine if joblessness stems from localized economic downturns or skill obsolescence. Comparing this tier with basic education cohorts demonstrates the protective employment value of intermediate vocational certification for mature workers.
Frequently asked questions
- What educational levels are covered by this prime-age indicator?
- Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education credentials for adults aged twenty-five to sixty-four.
- How stable is this intermediate group during economic cycles?
- It typically displays moderate cyclical sensitivity, buffering better than basic education tiers but lagging behind tertiary professionals.
- Does this category include adults who completed apprenticeships?
- Yes, certified vocational apprenticeships matching upper secondary standards are included.