The decline in unemployment that began in recent months is continuing gradually.
In the third quarter of 2020, the number of job seekers registered in category A of Pôle emploi (without any activity) fell by 475,900 in June, a decrease of 11.5% compared to the second quarter.
This makes it the strongest quarterly drop ever recorded by the statistical service attached to the Ministry of Labor, the Dares.
After a historic increase of 815,500 in the second quarter, the number of category A registrants is therefore decreasing to now stand at 3,673,000.
If such figures give rise to enthusiasm in this gloomy climate, it is nevertheless advisable to remain a certain caution.
First, because they do not overshadow the effects of the crisis on employment and the 9.5% increase in unemployed in this same category over one year.
Secondly, because these results mainly stem from a switch between the different categories of Pôle Emploi.
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