The number of people registered as unemployed in France declined by 26.9 thousand in January 2026, reaching 3.091 million, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. Unemployment among those aged 25 to 49 fell by 17.3 thousand to 1.787 million, while for individuals aged 50 and over it dropped by 7.7 thousand to 801 thousand. Among those under 25, the unemployed population fell by 1.9 thousand to 503 thousand.
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France Unemployment Falls for Third Straight Month
The number of people registered as unemployed in France declined by 26.9 thousand in January 2026, reaching 3.091 million, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. Unemployment among those aged 25 to 49 fell by 17.3 thousand to 1.787 million, while for individuals aged 50 and over it dropped by 7.7 thousand to 801 thousand. Among those under 25, the unemployed population fell by 1.9 thousand to 503 thousand.