Public sector wage premium in France

France: Public sector wage premium was -0.1499 compared to all private employees in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-0.1499 compared to all private employees
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
58th
of 60 countries
All-time high
0.0723 compared to all private employees
in 2007
All-time low
-0.1605 compared to all private employees
in 2010
Years of data
15
2004–2018

Public sector wage premium in France, 2004–2018

-0.15-0.1-0.05-00.052004201120182004: 0.064 compared to all private employees2005: 0.041 compared to all private employees2006: 0.04 compared to all private employees2007: 0.072 compared to all private employees2008: -0.012 compared to all private employees2009: -0.01 compared to all private employees2010: -0.161 compared to all private employees2011: -0.154 compared to all private employees2012: -0.108 compared to all private employees2013: -0.111 compared to all private employees2014: -0.125 compared to all private employees2015: -0.11 compared to all private employees2016: -0.129 compared to all private employees2017: -0.146 compared to all private employees2018: -0.15 compared to all private employees

Source: World Bank. Measured in compared to all private employees.

Analysis

The most recent figure for public sector wage premium in France is -0.1499 compared to all private employees, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 1,176.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, public sector wage premium in France peaked at 0.0723 compared to all private employees in 2007 and was at its lowest, -0.1605 compared to all private employees, in 2010.

France ranks 58th of 60 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0325 compared to all private employees -0.0117 compared to all private employees 0.0723 compared to all private employees 6
2010s -0.1326 compared to all private employees -0.1605 compared to all private employees -0.1081 compared to all private employees 9

Countries ranked near France

  1. 55 South Africa -0.0924 compared to all private employees compare
  2. 56 Hungary -0.093 compared to all private employees compare
  3. 57 Mongolia -0.1144 compared to all private employees compare
  4. 59 Armenia -0.1541 compared to all private employees compare
  5. 60 Moldova -0.3369 compared to all private employees compare

See the full ranking of 60 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is public sector wage premium in France?
Public sector wage premium in France was -0.1499 compared to all private employees in 2018, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest public sector wage premium recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 0.0723 compared to all private employees in 2007.
What is the lowest public sector wage premium recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1605 compared to all private employees in 2010.
How does France rank for public sector wage premium?
France ranks 58th out of 60 countries with data for 2018.
Is public sector wage premium rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,176.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Public sector wage premium (compared to all private employees). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Public sector wage premium (compared to all private employees)
Unit
compared to all private employees
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
60 places, 738 data points, 2000–2021
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