Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France

France: Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of was 5.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.1%
Change on year
down 35.4%
World rank
9th
of 20 countries
All-time high
13.0%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 2010
Years of data
14
2009–2025

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France, 2009–2025

0510152009201720252009: 13 Percentage2010: 0 Percentage2011: 8.8 Percentage2012: 1.2 Percentage2013: 4.9 Percentage2014: 0 Percentage2015: 1.7 Percentage2016: 8.6 Percentage2020: 8.2 Percentage2021: 3.9 Percentage2022: 5.4 Percentage2023: 6.1 Percentage2024: 7.9 Percentage2025: 5.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France is 5.1%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 35.4% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France peaked at 13.0% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.

France ranks 9th of 20 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France, year by year

Annual values for Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth in France, 2009 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2009 13.0%
2010 0.0% -100.0%
2011 8.8%
2012 1.2% -86.4%
2013 4.9% +308.3%
2014 0.0% -100.0%
2015 1.7%
2016 8.6% +405.9%
2020 8.2% -4.7%
2021 3.9% -52.4%
2022 5.4% +38.5%
2023 6.1% +13.0%
2024 7.9% +29.5%
2025 5.1% -35.4%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 5.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.0%, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • France's 5.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% 1
2010s 3.6% 0.0% 8.8% 7
2020s 6.1% 3.9% 8.2% 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 6 Luxembourg 7.9% compare
  2. 6 Serbia 7.9% compare
  3. 8 Austria 6.3% compare
  4. 10 Germany 5.0% compare
  5. 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare
  6. 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France?
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France was 5.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2009.
What is the lowest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
How does France rank for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of?
France ranks 9th out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
Is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
20 places, 242 data points, 2009–2025
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