Unemployment rose sharply last year.

The number of unemployed (category A) recorded a sharp increase in 2020 (+ 7.5%) with 265,400 additional registrants, according to figures released Wednesday by the Dares.

The number of unemployed (category A) recorded a sharp increase in 2020 (+ 7.5%) with 265,400 additional registrants, according to figures released Wednesday by the Dares.

In the fourth quarter, the number of unemployed in France (excluding Mayotte) fell by 2.7% compared to the previous quarter to stand at 3.816 million.

The workforce in categories A, B, and C including job seekers in reduced activity reached 6 million, down 1.3% in the 4th quarter, but up 4.5% over one year, according to the service statistics from the Ministry of Labor.