France jobseekers in Somme: category A
France jobseekers in Somme: category A stood at 27,150 persons in Aug 2026, according to DARES – Direction de l'animation de la recherche, des études et des statistiques (Ministère du Travail). It is one of the indicators in the Registered jobseekers (DARES) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Registered jobseekers (DARES) table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,425,600 | 3,247,800 | 3,117,900 | 3,175,400 | 3,188,100 | 3,323,900 | 3,424,700 | 3,476,700 | 3,400,800 | 3,389,000 | |
| Hauts-de-France | |||||||||||
| Somme | 27,150 | 25,750 | 25,190 | 25,750 | 25,870 | 27,340 | 28,330 | 28,360 | 27,660 | 26,930 |
Understanding france jobseekers in Somme: category A
Persons residing within the Somme territory who maintain active administrative files while reporting absolute zero hours of work make up this specific monthly count. Category A separates completely jobless registrants from those engaged in reduced hours or short-term training schemes, providing a focused view of total joblessness at the local level. The data flows from local employment office registers, reflecting individuals who complete mandatory monthly updates.
Seasonal hiring patterns and administrative updates can introduce regular volatility into the monthly sequence, making direct month-on-month evaluation prone to misinterpretation. Analysts generally examine the same month from previous years to assess underlying trajectory without seasonal interference. Revisions to early administrative figures are rare but can occur following data reconciliation exercises.
Frequently asked questions
- What defines the scope of this Somme series?
- It counts only individuals with zero employment hours who are registered at local employment offices within the département.
- How does category A differ from other categories in the same report?
- Category A excludes anyone performing any amount of work, whereas other categories include various forms of reduced employment.
- Is it best to compare consecutive months for this dataset?
- Consecutive month comparisons can be misleading due to seasonal factors, making annual comparisons preferable.