French Auto Industry Jobs Plummet by One-Third from 2010 to 2023

According to data released on February 13 by France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), employment in the French automotive sector—including vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers—plummeted by 33% between 2010 and 2023, due to factors such as declining car sales, factory closures, and production outsourcing. Full-time positions in the industry fell from 425,500 in 2010 to 286,800 in 2023, a cumulative loss of nearly 139,000 jobs, with layoffs becoming increasingly widespread.