France vs United Kingdom: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 35.41 million against 31.86 million in France, a difference of 3.55 million.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times France's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Globally, France ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 20th of 186 countries.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.