The unemployment rate in France drops to 8.2% in the third quarter of 2026
Unemployment in France marks an unexpected stabilization in the third quarter of 2026, interrupting an almost continuous increase since the start of 2025.
The unemployment rate in France recorded a slight drop in the third quarter of 2026, according to figures published this Tuesday morning by INSEE. After a period marked by almost uninterrupted progression since the start of 2025, unemployment now stands at 8.2%, a decrease of 0.1 point compared to the previous quarter.
In the previous quarter, the unemployment rate reached its highest level since the third quarter of 2020.
Over one year, the unemployment rate increased by 0.4 points, compared to 0.7 points in the previous quarter. This annual increase, however, affects all age groups.
The Minister of Labor Jean-Pierre Farandou welcomed: “Companies continue to recruit despite the difficult period. This dynamic is precious, it must be protected.”
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