Latest unemployment data from France reveal the country is suffering from its worst joblessness rate in nearly 20 years , as its quarterly rate is 10.6 % . In contrast to the euro zone , where unemployment rates are slowly declining , France 's has been growing and picking up pace . France 's level of unemployment exceeded the overall euro zone equivalent for the first time in eight years ; a poor indicator of France 's economic health . It increased across all age groups, but younger people were worst affected. While it suffered a less severe recession than other euro zone countries , following the financial crisis , France has failed to keep pace in making a meaningful recovery , and has been surpassed by Germany and the UK , with both suffered more severe economic downturns .
Latest unemployment data from France reveal the country is suffering from its worst joblessness rate in nearly 20 years , as its quarterly rate is 10.6 % . In contrast to the euro zone , where unemployment rates are slowly declining , France 's has been growing and picking up pace . France 's level of unemployment exceeded the overall euro zone equivalent for the first time in eight years ; a poor indicator of France 's economic health . While it suffered a less severe recession than other euro zone countries , following the financial crisis , France has failed to keep pace in making a meaningful recovery , and has been surpassed by Germany and the UK , with both suffered more severe economic downturns .