France’s economy ‘underperforming’ relative to European peers
France‘s economy slowed in the first quarter, with trade showing only marginal growth (+0.1%), meaning the country ‘does not appear…
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Hourly wages in France see 2.5% year-on-year increase
Hourly wages in France rose by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year,…
Household confidence falls in France
The household confidence index dropped three points in France in May 2025, compared to the previous month, continuing a trend…
More than one in eight in France are materially or socially deprived
Some 13% of the French population were in a situation of material or social deprivation as of the beginning of…
A third of all homeowners in France own at least two properties
Around 9.7 million people in France – a third of all homeowners – own at least two properties, either individually…
Business sentiment improvement in France hints at economic recovery, says ING
France’s business climate index rose to 97 in March, from 96 the previous month, an indication of potential economic recovery,…
Gender pay gap continues to narrow in France
The gender pay gap in France narrowed by a third between 1995 and 2023, new data from Insee, the French…
Life satisfaction in France has remained largely unchanged for a decade
Life satisfaction ratings have ‘changed little’ since 2014, French statistics body Insee has noted, with the average life satisfaction rating…
France’s unemployment rate remained stable in Q4 2024
France’s unemployment rate stood at 7.3% in the fourth quarter of last year, roughly stable with previous quarters, Insee, the…
More than a million new businesses were established in France last year
Some 1,111,200 new businesses were established in France during 2024, a 6% increase on the previous year, new data from…