France
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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.89% |
| 2024 | 18.60% |
| 2023 | 17.42% |
| 2022 | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 19.25% |
| 2020 | 20.40% |
| 2019 | 19.93% |
| 2018 | 20.95% |
| 2017 | 22.57% |
| 2016 | 24.94% |
| 2015 | 25.26% |
| 2014 | 24.83% |
| 2013 | 24.36% |
| 2012 | 24.95% |
| 2011 | 23.02% |
| 2010 | 23.59% |
| 2009 | 24.01% |
| 2008 | 19.21% |
| 2007 | 19.64% |
| 2006 | 22.45% |
| 2005 | 21.23% |
| 2004 | 19.67% |
| 2003 | 17.18% |
| 2002 | 18.85% |
Youth unemployment is the same ILO definition restricted to ages 15–24 (SL.UEM.1524.ZS). It is usually higher than the all-ages rate. Latest: 18.89% in 2025.
It is a rate among young people in the labour force, not a share of all young people. From 1991 to 2025 (35 years): mean 22.18%, median 21.40%; low 17.18% (2003), high 28.57% (1997).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).