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
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in France, 2009–2025
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 6 Luxembourg 7.9% compare
- 6 Serbia 7.9% compare
- 8 Austria 6.3% compare
- 10 Germany 5.0% compare
- 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare
- 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare
More population data for France
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
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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