Essonne sees rise in long-term job seekers

In the Essonne department, 42,980 individuals were registered with France Travail for at least one year during the third quarter of 2026, marking a 15.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This growth is higher than the increase seen among all registered job seekers in the region.

Long-term registration numbers rise

As of the third quarter of 2026, the department recorded 42,980 long-term registered individuals, compared to 37,240 in the third quarter of 2025. This increase of 5,740 individuals includes those who remained continuously registered in categories A, B, or C, whether they were completely unemployed or engaged in reduced activity.

Long-term registrations now cover 41.2% of categories

More than four out of ten registered individuals in Essonne have been registered for at least one year. These long-term registrations now represent 41.2% of categories A, B, and C, compared to 37.7% in the third quarter of 2025. The share increased by 3.5 percentage points in one year.

Increases across different registration durations

The increase in long-term registrations affects various time frames. The department recorded 22,740 individuals registered for one to less than two years, an increase of 17% over one year. There are 8,920 individuals registered for two to less than three years, an increase of 18.8%, and 11,320 individuals registered for three years or more, an increase of 10%.

Essonne outpaces Île-de-France growth

The contrast with the region is notable: long-term registrations increased by 9.8% over one year in the entire Île-de-France, compared to 15.4% in the Essonne department. These departmental figures reflect a common trend across the various employment areas of the territory, but do not provide breakdowns by commune or agglomeration.

Total registered individuals rise slightly

In total, an average of 104,370 individuals were registered in the third quarter in categories A, B, and C of France Travail in the Essonne department. This is 1,430 more than in the previous quarter, representing an increase of 1.4%. Among these, 65,910 are in category A, meaning they are unemployed, while 38,460 are engaged in reduced activity in categories B or C.

Unemployment numbers rise slightly

The number of unemployed individuals in category A increased by 1.8% over three months and by 6.8% over one year. Changes in reduced activity categories vary: category B decreased by 1.8% over the quarter, while category C increased by 2%. The figures are quarterly averages adjusted for seasonal variations and working days.

Youth and middle-aged groups show higher growth

By age, 15,990 registered individuals in categories A, B, and C are under 25 years old, representing an annual increase of 6.8%. There are 64,430 individuals aged 25 to 49, also showing an increase of 6.8%, and 23,950 individuals aged 50 or older, with a 2% increase. Among those under 25, the increase reached 3.6% for the quarter alone.

Registration rules have changed

Registration rules have evolved since January 2025 with the systematic registration of certain RSA beneficiaries, young people followed by local employment agencies, and individuals supported by Cap emploi. Two additional categories, F and G, are accounted for separately. The Drieets highlights these changes in its methodological note to clarify comparisons between years.

Next report to assess trends

The next departmental publication, focusing on the fourth quarter of 2026, is scheduled for January 28, 2027. It will allow an assessment of whether the growth gap between long-term registrations and all registered individuals continues in the Essonne department.