French Guiana jobseekers: category A
French Guiana jobseekers: category A stood at 28,220 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category A (no work at all) | |||||||||||
| French Guiana | 28,220 | 28,220 | 27,920 | 27,780 | 27,490 | 26,940 | 26,770 | 26,890 | 27,230 | 27,000 | |
| La Réunion | 112,940 | 113,870 | 112,630 | 111,680 | 111,750 | 110,570 | 109,760 | 111,220 | 117,230 | 117,350 |
Understanding french Guiana jobseekers: category A
This indicator tracks the count of registered jobseekers domiciled in French Guiana who recorded zero hours of professional activity throughout the monthly reference period. The dataset isolates individuals completely without employment, excluding those engaged in partial work arrangements or administrative training programs. Geographic classification is determined by the primary residential address declared by the applicant to the local placement office.
Evaluating these monthly figures requires understanding unique local demographic dynamics and potential administrative processing characteristics specific to the territory. Analysts generally rely on annual comparisons rather than month-on-month changes to assess structural labor market developments accurately. Preliminary figures are subject to retroactive administrative revisions as local offices clear backlogs of status updates. Direct numerical comparisons with mainland regions can be misleading without adjusting for differing population sizes and distinct economic baselines.
Frequently asked questions
- Are participants in training programs included in this French Guiana count?
- No, trainees are recorded under separate administrative categories, leaving this series dedicated to zero-work registrants.
- What is the recommended approach for analyzing trends in this dataset?
- Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to filter out short-term administrative volatility and highlight genuine trends.
- How is a registrant assigned to this specific territorial series?
- Assignment is based strictly on the primary residential address provided by the applicant during enrollment.