Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France

France: Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 was 45.52 in 2016. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2016)
45.52
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
26th
of 105 countries
All-time high
45.73
in 2010
All-time low
44.46
in 2013
Years of data
12
2004–2016

Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France, 2004–2016

010203040502004201020162004: 45.52005: 45.42006: 45.12007: 45.32009: 45.52010: 45.72011: 45.62012: 452013: 44.52014: 452015: 45.62016: 45.5

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France is 45.52, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France peaked at 45.73 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 44.46, in 2013.

That places France 26th out of 105 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 45.36 45.08 45.5 5
2010s 45.27 44.46 45.73 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 23 Germany 45.8 compare
  2. 24 Malta 45.69 compare
  3. 25 Costa Rica 45.6 compare
  4. 27 Spain 45.51 compare
  5. 28 Italy 45.4 compare
  6. 29 Luxembourg 45.38 compare

See the full ranking of 105 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France?
Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 in France was 45.52 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 45.73 in 2010.
What is the lowest average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 44.46 in 2013.
How does France rank for average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64?
France ranks 26th out of 105 countries with data for 2016.
Is average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64 rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average age of self-employed or unpaid workers, aged 25-64
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
105 places, 1,476 data points, 1970–2021
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