France’s manufacturing sector declined steadily from 16.2% in 1990, as economic policies shifted towards services and finance. The decline accelerated during the 2008 crisis, with manufacturing’s share dropping to 10.6% by 2009. Despite government initiatives aimed at reindustrialization, the sector's contribution remained stable but low, around 10% from 2010 onwards. By 2022, manufacturing’s share fell to 9.5%, as France continued to prioritize service industries and green technologies, though the pandemic highlighted the need for greater self-sufficiency in critical manufacturing sectors.
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