Public sector wage premium in France
France: Public sector wage premium was -0.1499 compared to all private employees in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Public sector wage premium in France, 2004–2018
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.
Public sector wage premium in France, year by year
| Year | compared to all private employees | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.0636 compared to all private employees | — |
| 2005 | 0.041 compared to all private employees | -35.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0396 compared to all private employees | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0723 compared to all private employees | +82.3% |
| 2008 | -0.0117 compared to all private employees | -116.3% |
| 2009 | -0.0098 compared to all private employees | -16.9% |
| 2010 | -0.1605 compared to all private employees | +1544.3% |
| 2011 | -0.154 compared to all private employees | -4.0% |
| 2012 | -0.1081 compared to all private employees | -29.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1109 compared to all private employees | +2.6% |
| 2014 | -0.1253 compared to all private employees | +12.9% |
| 2015 | -0.1097 compared to all private employees | -12.4% |
| 2016 | -0.1291 compared to all private employees | +17.7% |
| 2017 | -0.1456 compared to all private employees | +12.8% |
| 2018 | -0.1499 compared to all private employees | +2.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's -0.1499 compared to all private employees is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0825 compared to all private employees. (31 countries reporting)
- France's -0.1499 compared to all private employees is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0546 compared to all private employees. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Public sector wage premium in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -1544.3% | -0.0098 compared to all private employees | -0.1605 compared to all private employees |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 55 South Africa -0.0924 compared to all private employees compare
- 56 Hungary -0.093 compared to all private employees compare
- 57 Mongolia -0.1144 compared to all private employees compare
- 59 Armenia -0.1541 compared to all private employees compare
- 60 Moldova -0.3369 compared to all private employees compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
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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