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 The
quality of the workforce represents one of the most important factors
in terms of competitiveness in a global economy. In France, this
quality is largely due to the high level of qualification. To reach such a high level of competence, the educational expenditures reached 111.3 billion Euros or 7,1% of GDP in 2003, 18,9 billion euros were dedicated to the post graduate education. In 2004, there were 2 268 400 students, which means 59 400 more than the previous year.
The GDP per employee in French private business is 51 500 US$ ahead
of the United Kingdom (50 900), Germany (42 700) and Spain (35 500)
according to the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2002.
| Workforce (in millions, in 2005) |
27 637 |
| Participation rate - men (in 2003) |
74,6 |
| Participation rate - women (in 2003) |
63,4% |
| Unemployment rate (2005) |
9,8% |
| Yearly average take home pay (in 2001) |
21 022€ |
| Gross saving rate (as % of disposable income) in 2004 |
15,20% |
| Hourly minimum wage (in 2003) |
8,03€ |
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WORKFORCE AND COMPETITIVENESS
