Job seekers in Ain rise slightly

The number of people registered with France Travail and required to search for employment has slightly increased in the Ain during the third quarter of this year. The department now has 47,130 job seekers, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the same period last year.

Minimal quarterly change

In the third quarter of 2026, 47,130 residents of the Ain were registered with France Travail in categories A, B, and C, which include individuals required to search for employment. This represents only 30 more people than in the previous quarter, a change of 0.1%.

Unemployment figures show mixed trends

Among these registered individuals, 25,430 were unemployed and classified in category A. Their number had even slightly decreased over three months, with 80 fewer people. Nevertheless, it remains higher by 2.8% compared to the third quarter of 2025.

Reduced activity and youth impact

The other 21,700 job seekers were engaged in reduced activity: 6,770 in category B and 14,930 in category C. Young people under the age of 25 are particularly affected. The annual increase mainly concerns the young.

Youth and long-term unemployment

In the Ain, 6,670 people under the age of 25 were registered in categories A, B, and C during the third quarter, representing a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. For those aged 25 to 49, the numbers reached 28,120 people (+2.2%). Finally, an important point from these France Travail figures: long-term unemployment.

Regional comparisons

20,420 people were registered for at least one year, representing a 4.3% increase compared to 2025. More concerning, this represents nearly half of the job seekers in the department. Overall, with a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year, the Ain has a higher rate than the regional average of 1.7%. However, the increase does not reach the national level (2.4%) or that of the neighboring Rhône department (4.3%).