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For that indicator, we provide data for France from 1991 to 2020. The average value for France during that period was 22.34 percent with a minimum of 17.2 percent in 2003 and a maximum of 28.52 percent in 1997.
The latest value from 2020 is 19.5 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 182
countries is 15.95 percent.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
We present the rate of youth unemployment for France and other countries. Youth unemployment is the percent of 15-24 year olds who are part of the labor force but are unemployed. Recall that the labor force includes the employed and the unemployed people.
Definition: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
