France unemployment rate: women excl. Mayotte
France unemployment rate: women excl. Mayotte stood at 8.1% 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 1975 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 | |
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| Unemployment rate | |||||||||||
| ILO unemployment rate - Women - France excluding Mayotte | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.3 | |
| ILO unemployment rate - Men - France excluding Mayotte | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 |
Understanding france unemployment rate: women excl. Mayotte
This data series isolates the female share of unemployment across the domestic labor force, excluding a specific overseas region to preserve historical comparability. It measures active female jobseekers as a percentage of the total economically active female population, separating female labor dynamics from male-dominated sectors or aggregate trends. The scope covers all qualified women who are available for work and actively seeking employment.
Evaluating this indicator involves accounting for structural shifts in female labor force participation, which can influence jobless rates independently of economic cycles. Analysts prefer examining multi-quarter trajectories to bypass minor seasonal disruptions that disproportionately affect certain service industries where female employment is concentrated. Direct comparisons with male-specific series reveal underlying gender disparities in job retention and hiring velocities across the economy.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this metric include all women residing in the country?
- No, it is strictly limited to women who are part of the active labor force, excluding those who are inactive.
- Why is female unemployment tracked separately from total figures?
- It highlights gender-specific labor market conditions, participation trends, and sectoral concentrations.
- How do participation rate changes impact this percentage?
- An influx of women entering the active workforce can temporarily push the jobless rate upward even if employment levels rise.