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# France Unemployment Rate

> France unemployment rate is 8.3% as of Jul 2026, from 8.3%. History from 1983, source Eurostat. Free API & MCP access.

Unemployment Rate in France held at 8.3% in Jul 2026 from 8.3% in Jun 2026.

Unemployment Rate in France averaged 9.1% from 1983 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 11.0% in Apr 1997 and a record low of 6.7% in Mar 1983. The series is reported monthly with history from 1983.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8.3% | 8.3% | 11.0% (Apr 1997) | 6.7% (Mar 1983) | 1983–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is France's unemployment rate right now?**

Unemployment Rate in France is 8.3% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for France's unemployment rate?**

The all-time high is 11.0% (Apr 1997); the record low is 6.7% (Mar 1983), over a series starting in 1983.

**How often is this series updated?**

Unemployment Rate for France is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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