France vs Greece: National civil servants in central public administration

France
69,995 Number
in 2025
Greece
70,270 Number
in 2025
France rank
9th
Greece rank
8th

National civil servants in central public administration over time

  • France
  • Greece
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 70,270 Number against 69,995 Number in France, a difference of 275 Number.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Greece ahead.

France ranks 9th and Greece ranks 8th of 37 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Greece in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Greece Difference Ahead
2000s 24,325 Number 77,473 Number 53,148 Number Greece
2010s 107,696 Number 70,657 Number 37,040 Number France
2020s 194,370 Number 72,623 Number 121,747 Number France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher national civil servants in central public administration, France or Greece?
Greece, at 70,270 Number against 69,995 Number in France as of 2025.
What is the difference in national civil servants in central public administration between France and Greece?
275 Number, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Greece?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do France and Greece rank globally for national civil servants in central public administration?
France ranks 9th and Greece ranks 8th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as National civil servants in central public administration. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
National civil servants in central public administration
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 754 data points, 2004–2025
Last refreshed