Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France

France: Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of was 4.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.9%
Change on year
up 104.2%
World rank
13th
of 22 countries
All-time high
26.3%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 2010
Years of data
16
2009–2025

Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France, 2009–2025

01020302009201720252009: 1.6 Percentage2010: 0 Percentage2011: 20.7 Percentage2012: 12.9 Percentage2013: 1.2 Percentage2015: 10.2 Percentage2016: 6.2 Percentage2017: 5.8 Percentage2018: 0 Percentage2019: 1.1 Percentage2020: 3.8 Percentage2021: 26.3 Percentage2022: 15.8 Percentage2023: 12.2 Percentage2024: 2.4 Percentage2025: 4.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

France recorded 4.9% for persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in 2025.

That represents a change of up 104.2% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France peaked at 26.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.

France ranks 13th of 22 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.

Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France, year by year

Annual values for Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of citizenship (population aged 18 to 59 years) - EU 2020 strategy in France, 2009 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2009 1.6%
2010 0.0% -100.0%
2011 20.7%
2012 12.9% -37.7%
2013 1.2% -90.7%
2015 10.2% +750.0%
2016 6.2% -39.2%
2017 5.8% -6.5%
2018 0.0% -100.0%
2019 1.1%
2020 3.8% +245.5%
2021 26.3% +592.1%
2022 15.8% -39.9%
2023 12.2% -22.8%
2024 2.4% -80.3%
2025 4.9% +104.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.6% 1.6% 1.6% 1
2010s 6.5% 0.0% 20.7% 9
2020s 10.9% 2.4% 26.3% 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 10 Luxembourg 5.9% compare
  2. 11 Netherlands 5.1% compare
  3. 11 Netherlands 5.1% compare
  4. 14 Norway 4.5% compare
  5. 15 Denmark 4.3% compare
  6. 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.9% compare
  7. 16 United Kingdom 3.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France?
Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of in France was 4.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 26.3% in 2021.
What is the lowest persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
How does France rank for persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of?
France ranks 13th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. 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 Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of citizenship (population aged 18 to 59 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons living in households with very low work intensity by group of citizenship (population aged 18 to 59 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
25 places, 331 data points, 2009–2025
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