In the third quarter of 2023, France experienced significant growth in salaried employment across various sectors, according to recent data. Here are the key highlights:
- Agriculture:
- Slight decline of 3,000 jobs in the quarter.
- Positive annual growth of 7.6%.
- Total salaried employment in agriculture stands at 309,400.
- Industry:
- Notable increase of 11,900 jobs in Q3.
- Strong annual growth of 34%.
- Salaried employment in the industry sector reached 3,263,900, with manufacturing contributing significantly at 2,857,000.
- Construction:
- Experienced a decrease of 5,500 jobs in the quarter.
- Annual decline of 7.3%.
- Total salaried employment in construction is 1,588,700.
- Trade and Services:
- Impressive growth of 17,400 jobs in Q3.
- Remarkable annual growth of 129.8%.
- Total salaried employment in trade and services reached 13,413,600. Temporary work, however, saw a decrease of 16.3% in the quarter.
- Non-Market Services:
- Added 15,800 jobs in the quarter.
- Annual growth of 43%.
- Total salaried employment in non-market services is 8,463,100.
- Total Employment:
- France witnessed an overall growth of 36,700 jobs in Q3.
- Strong annual growth of 207%.
- The total salaried employment in the country reached 27,038,600. In the private sector, there was an increase of 30,700 jobs, while the public sector grew by 6,000 jobs.