Productivity vs. educational attainment in France
France: Productivity vs. educational attainment was 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
12th
of 130 countries
All-time high
81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 2020
All-time low
7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Productivity vs. educational attainment in France, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for productivity vs. educational attainment in France is 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, productivity vs. educational attainment in France peaked at 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, in 1950.
That places France 12th out of 130 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Productivity vs. educational attainment in France, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | — |
| 1951 | 8.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1952 | 8.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1953 | 8.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1954 | 9.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.2% |
| 1955 | 9.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1956 | 10.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1957 | 11.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1958 | 11.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.2% |
| 1959 | 12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 12.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 13.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 14.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 15.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 16.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 17.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1966 | 17.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 19.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 20.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 22.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 23.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 24.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 26.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 28.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 29.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 30.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 31.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 32.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 35.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 36.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 37.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 37.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 38.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 38.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 38.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 38.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 40.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 41.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 42.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 44.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 45.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 45.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 47.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 47.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 48.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 50.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 51.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 53.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 55.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 56.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 59.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 61.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 63.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 60.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 61.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 63.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 65.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 66.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 67.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 66.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 68.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 70.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 71.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 70.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 71.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 72.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 72.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 74.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 74.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 80.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 78.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 77.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | +0.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- France's 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1960s | 16.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 12.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 22.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 23.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 36.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 37.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 44.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 45.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 56.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 63.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 59.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 67.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 68.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 80.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 77.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 9 United States 83.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 10 Germany 82.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 11 Sweden 80.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 13 Australia 76.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 14 Iceland 75.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
- 15 Finland 69.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour compare
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is productivity vs. educational attainment in France?
- Productivity vs. educational attainment in France was 77.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 81.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 2020.
- What is the lowest productivity vs. educational attainment recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per hour in 1950.
- How does France rank for productivity vs. educational attainment?
- France ranks 12th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is productivity vs. educational attainment rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Productivity vs. educational attainment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Productivity is calculated as GDP divided by the total number of hours worked in the economy. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.