Highest Unemployment in Bourgogne

Top 76 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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All Countries · France · Bourgogne

Highest Unemployment — Bourgogne

1 Tonnerre 23.0%

2 Migennes 22.3%

3 Bethoncourt 21.7%

4 Montbéliard 21.7%

5 Sens 21.5%

6 Gray 21.2%

7 Valentigney 20.2%

8 Audincourt 20.2%

9 Belfort 19.9%

10 Delle 19.5%

11 Luxeuil-les-Bains 19.2%

12 Montceau-les-Mines 18.9%

13 Montbard 18.7%

14 Lure 17.8%

15 Joigny 17.8%

16 Vesoul 17.5%

17 Chenôve 17.4%

18 Nevers 17.3%

19 Chalon-sur-Saône 16.6%

20 Saint-Florentin 16.5%

21 Valdoie 16.5%

22 Mâcon 16.4%

23 Grand-Charmont 16.2%

24 Le Creusot 16.1%

25 Autun 16.0%

26 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne 15.7%

27 Louhans 15.5%

28 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire 15.5%

29 Besançon 15.1%

30 Auxerre 15.1%

31 Talant 15.1%

32 La Charité-sur-Loire 14.8%

33 Digoin 14.8%

34 Avallon 14.7%

35 Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude 14.7%

36 Saint-Claude 14.7%

37 Longvic 14.6%

38 Montchanin 14.4%

39 Decize 14.4%

40 Châtillon-sur-Seine 14.4%

41 Paray-le-Monial 13.9%

42 Lons-le-Saunier 13.8%

43 Dole 13.6%

44 Dijon 13.5%

45 Héricourt 13.5%

46 Mandeure 13.4%

47 Morez 12.9%

48 Seloncourt 12.9%

49 Quetigny 12.7%

50 Saint-Vallier 12.4%

51 Morteau 12.3%

52 Baume-les-Dames 12.1%

53 Tournus 11.8%

54 Beaucourt 11.8%

55 Pontarlier 11.7%

56 Châtenoy-le-Royal 11.7%

57 Varennes-Vauzelles 11.7%

58 Blanzy 11.5%

59 Saint-Leu 11.5%

60 Champagnole 11.5%

61 Genlis 11.4%

62 Bourbon-Lancy 11.3%

63 Beaune 10.7%

64 Semur-en-Auxois 10.6%

65 Gueugnon 10.2%

66 Saint-Rémy 9.8%

67 Nuits-Saint-Georges 9.7%

68 Marsannay-la-Côte 9.5%

69 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur 9.1%

70 Charnay-lès-Mâcon 8.9%

71 Auxonne 8.8%

72 Monéteau 8.5%

73 Saint-Apollinaire 8.2%

74 Chagny 8.0%

75 Fontaine-lès-Dijon 7.9%

76 Valdahon 7.0%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Bourgogne face significant economic challenges. Tonnerre has an unemployment rate of 23.0%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Tonnerre, about 1 in 4 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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