The unemployment rate in France remains almost stable in the third quarter, at 8.2%

The unemployment rate in France was almost stable in the third quarter. It stands at 8.2% of the active population, down 0.1 point compared to the previous quarter, announced the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) on Tuesday, November 10. Over one year, therefore in comparison with the third quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate is, however, up 0.4 points.

According to the International Labor Office (ILO), the number of people who are unemployed and actively looking for one has decreased by 47,000 compared to the previous quarter. In total, 2.6 million people are unemployed, specifies INSEE. Also read "Unemployed people have deteriorated physical, and especially mental, health", according to a study by Public Health France. More often on fixed-term contracts, temporary work or apprenticeships, young people are on the front line, as reflected in the 17.4% increase over one year in registrations with France Travail upon first entry into the labor market, and 13.4% in registrations after the end of the contract.

The long-term unemployed are also particularly affected by the deterioration of the labor market.

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