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France Youth Unemployment

Youth Unemployment Rate in France increased to 24.50 percent in August from 24.30 percent in July of 2015. Youth Unemployment Rate in France averaged 19.92 percent from 1983 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 26.20 percent in November of 2012 and a record low of 14.50 percent in February of 1983.

Youth unemployment in France has become systemic. In the last thirty years from 1983 to April this year the average youth unemployment rate has been at 20.7%. Noting the smaller job market and fierce competitiveness for the few jobs, more students are enrolling in universities. In the last two decades, the amount of students enrolling in higher education has increased tenfold. And with more students achieving tertiary qualifications, a master or a PhD is now expected. As for French employers 35% claim they cannot find young people with the right skills. Lack of self-confidence and communication skills are the most frequently cited problems.