Unemployment rate in France 1985-2023, by socio-professional category

Published by Statista Research Department, May 5, 2025

Employees and blue-collar workers are the socio-professional categories most affected by unemployment in France. However, since 2015, the unemployment rate for the latter two categories has decreased. 

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Percentage of people looking for a job in France from 1985 to 2023, by socio-professional category

CharacteristicManagersIntermediate professionsEmployeesWorkers*
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Statistic: Percentage of people looking for a job in France from 1985 to 2023, by socio-professional category

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Release date

November 2024

Region

France

Survey time period

1985 to 2023

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

Households living in France (excluding Mayotte)

Method of interview

Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)

Supplementary notes

*taken into account: skilled workers and non-skilled workers.

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