flag France

www.oecd.org/france is a one-stop-shop for OECD reports and statistics on France. Browse the documents in chronological order or by topic (e.g. economy, trade, development, environment, energy, social issues).

What's new

France - Economic forecast summary (November 2011)

28-Nov-2011

Given the sharp slowdown triggered by unresolved European sovereign-debt problems, France may have entered a short, shallow recession. Real GDP is projected to grow by just 0.3% in 2012 before accelerating ...

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - France Key Facts

23-Sep-2010

OECD Health Division

Obesity rates in France are among the lowest in the OECD, but have been increasing steadily. About 1 in 10 people is obese in France, and almost 40% are overweight (including obese). OECD projections indicate that overweight rates will increase by a further 10% within ten years.

Economy : Recovery slowing amid increased uncertainty, says Interim Economic Outlook

09-Sep-2010

The world economic recovery may be slowing faster than previously anticipated, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth in the Group of Seven countries is expected to be around 1½ per cent on an annualized basis in the second half of 2010 compared with the previous estimate of around 2½ per cent  in the OECD’s May Economic Outlook.

OECD International Migration Outlook 2010 - Country note for France

12-Jul-2010

This country note describes recent developments in migration movements and policies. Key statistics are presented in a standardised table.

Employment Outlook 2010 Country Notes: France

07-Jul-2010

Since the onset of the global crisis, unemployment rate in France increased by 2.1 percentage points between December 2007 and May 2010, a milder increase compared to the OECD average (2.8 percentage points).

See more documents… Top of page