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French unemployment rate increase

Overview

The unemployment rate in France has reached its highest level since the 2020 health crisis, climbing to 8.3%. Data from Insee indicates that 2.7 million people are currently without work, with significant impacts noted among workers aged 25 to 49 and younger demographics.

Subsequent data from France Travail shows a continued rise in job seekers. The number of individuals in Category A, those with no professional activity, increased by 0.9% in the third quarter to reach 3.35 million. When including those with reduced activity, the total number of registered individuals seeking employment rose to 5.85 million, representing a 2.4% increase year-on-year.

Entities

France · INSEE · Ministry of Labour · France Travail

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    France unemployment rises to 3.35 million in Category A

    France's Category A unemployed rose 2.1% annually to 3.35 million, while total job seekers reached 5.85 million.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    France unemployment rate reaches highest level since 2020

    France's unemployment rate has climbed to 8.3%, the highest since the 2020 pandemic, affecting 2.7 million people.

Sources

arkcity.net · entrevue.fr · estrepublicain.fr · information.tv5monde.com · lejsl.com · leseco.ma · remiremontvallees.com · sudradio.fr · vosgesmatin.fr