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The towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with the lowest unemployment rate

Val-Cenis (Savoie) has the lowest unemployment rate in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, as reported in the census: 1.3%. Next come Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie, 1.5%) and Les Belleville (Savoie, 1.7%).

794 towns ranked out of 4,025

Val-Cenis, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stVal-Cenis 1.3% Savoie
  2. 2ndLe Grand-Bornand 1.5% Haute-Savoie
  3. 3rdLes Belleville 1.7% Savoie

This ranking covers 794 of the 4,025 towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. At the other end of the ranking, La Ricamarie (Loire) comes last with 22.3%.

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: lowest unemployment rates in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rank Town Department Unemployment rate (ages 15–64) Proportional bar Population
1 Val-Cenis Savoie (73) 1.3 2,148
2 Le Grand-Bornand Haute-Savoie (74) 1.5 2,100
3 Les Belleville Savoie (73) 1.7 3,576
4 Morzine Haute-Savoie (74) 2.4 2,708
5 Tignes Savoie (73) 2.5 2,045
6 Beaufort Savoie (73) 2.5 2,078
7 Courchevel Savoie (73) 2.6 2,366
8 Saint-Paul-de-Varces Isère (38) 3.0 2,266
9 Combloux Haute-Savoie (74) 3.1 2,192
10 Bozel Savoie (73) 3.2 2,153
11 Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré Savoie (73) 3.5 2,047
12 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie (74) 3.5 9,023
13 Bourg-Saint-Maurice Savoie (73) 3.6 7,530
14 Beauvallon Rhône (69) 3.7 4,317
15 tied La Plagne Tarentaise Savoie (73) 3.8 3,965
15 tied Domancy Haute-Savoie (74) 3.8 2,149
17 tied Samoëns Haute-Savoie (74) 3.8 2,253
17 tied Villette-de-Vienne Isère (38) 3.8 2,062
19 Aime-la-Plagne Savoie (73) 3.9 4,493
20 La Roche-Blanche Puy-de-Dôme (63) 3.9 3,358
21 Mur-sur-Allier Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.0 3,172
22 Saint-Genès-Champanelle Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.0 4,149
23 Vaulnaveys-le-Haut Isère (38) 4.0 4,089
24 Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey Isère (38) 4.0 2,707
25 Luzinay Isère (38) 4.1 2,471
26 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Haute-Savoie (74) 4.1 5,886
27 Mieussy Haute-Savoie (74) 4.2 2,592
28 Ytrac Cantal (15) 4.2 4,435
29 Toussieu Rhône (69) 4.2 3,220
30 Villaz Haute-Savoie (74) 4.2 3,707
31 Sainte-Consorce Rhône (69) 4.2 2,227
32 Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure Haute-Loire (43) 4.3 2,479
33 Megève Haute-Savoie (74) 4.3 2,996
34 Orliénas Rhône (69) 4.3 2,736
35 Séez Savoie (73) 4.3 2,509
36 Manziat Ain (01) 4.3 2,060
37 Marcellaz-Albanais Haute-Savoie (74) 4.4 2,121
38 Saint-Martin-d'Uriage Isère (38) 4.4 5,840
39 tied La Biolle Savoie (73) 4.4 2,999
39 tied Sales Haute-Savoie (74) 4.4 2,367
41 tied Saint-Martin-en-Haut Rhône (69) 4.5 4,086
41 tied Eteaux Haute-Savoie (74) 4.5 2,230
43 Chaponnay Rhône (69) 4.5 4,624
44 Les Martres-d'Artière Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.5 2,279
45 tied Saint-Germain-Laprade Haute-Loire (43) 4.5 3,535
45 tied Taluyers Rhône (69) 4.5 2,733
47 tied Cailloux-sur-Fontaines Rhône (69) 4.6 3,059
47 tied Polignac Haute-Loire (43) 4.6 2,934
47 tied Saint-Just-Chaleyssin Isère (38) 4.6 2,740
47 tied Neyron Ain (01) 4.6 2,460
47 tied Orléat Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.6 2,311
52 Vaugneray Rhône (69) 4.6 6,403
53 Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche Isère (38) 4.6 3,608
54 tied Chirens Isère (38) 4.6 2,599
54 tied Septème Isère (38) 4.6 2,229
56 Eyzin-Pinet Isère (38) 4.7 2,398
57 Vallières-sur-Fier Haute-Savoie (74) 4.7 2,912
58 Goncelin Isère (38) 4.7 2,448
59 Naucelles Cantal (15) 4.7 2,237
60 tied Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors Isère (38) 4.7 3,018
60 tied Montagnat Ain (01) 4.7 2,232
62 tied Les Houches Haute-Savoie (74) 4.7 3,603
62 tied Thurins Rhône (69) 4.7 3,460
64 tied Solaize Rhône (69) 4.8 3,186
64 tied Tencin Isère (38) 4.8 2,215
66 tied Porte des Pierres Dorées Rhône (69) 4.8 4,275
66 tied Grand-Aigueblanche Savoie (73) 4.8 3,885
68 Serpaize Isère (38) 4.8 2,123
69 tied Chavanod Haute-Savoie (74) 4.8 3,190
69 tied Theys Isère (38) 4.8 2,103
71 Pommiers Rhône (69) 4.8 2,699
72 Brié-et-Angonnes Isère (38) 4.9 2,543
73 tied Veyre-Monton Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.9 3,770
73 tied Vertaizon Puy-de-Dôme (63) 4.9 3,577
75 Fareins Ain (01) 4.9 2,592
76 tied Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans Ain (01) 4.9 2,975
76 tied Morancé Rhône (69) 4.9 2,320
76 tied Les Côtes-d'Arey Isère (38) 4.9 2,067
79 tied Pollionnay Rhône (69) 5.0 2,994
79 tied Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay Loire (42) 5.0 2,042
81 Ampuis Rhône (69) 5.0 2,822
82 tied Thônes Haute-Savoie (74) 5.0 6,924
82 tied Soucieu-en-Jarrest Rhône (69) 5.0 4,755
82 tied Pers-Jussy Haute-Savoie (74) 5.0 3,332
85 Le Touvet Isère (38) 5.0 3,238
86 Amancy Haute-Savoie (74) 5.0 2,859
87 Taninges Haute-Savoie (74) 5.0 3,587
88 Vimines Savoie (73) 5.1 2,420
89 tied Coubon Haute-Loire (43) 5.1 3,215
89 tied Saint-Martin-du-Mont Ain (01) 5.1 2,055
91 tied Reyrieux Ain (01) 5.1 5,466
91 tied Frans Ain (01) 5.1 2,619
91 tied Saint-Beauzire Puy-de-Dôme (63) 5.1 2,242
94 Le Bourg-d'Oisans Isère (38) 5.1 2,691
95 Marboz Ain (01) 5.1 2,307
96 Chessy Rhône (69) 5.2 2,151
97 tied Chasselay Rhône (69) 5.2 3,025
97 tied Boëge Haute-Savoie (74) 5.2 2,025
99 tied Saint-Galmier Loire (42) 5.2 5,941
99 tied Bellegarde-en-Forez Loire (42) 5.2 2,069

Source: INSEE, population census; unemployed people aged 15 to 64 as a share of the labor force aged 15 to 64, as reported in the census, towns with 2,000 or more inhabitants. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants. Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Lowest unemployment rates in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: FAQ

Which town in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has the lowest unemployment rate?

Val-Cenis (Savoie) has the lowest unemployment rate in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, as reported in the census: 1.3%.

What are the 10 towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with the lowest unemployment rate?

In order: Val-Cenis (1.3%), Le Grand-Bornand (1.5%), Les Belleville (1.7%), Morzine (2.4%), Tignes (2.5%), Beaufort (2.5%), Courchevel (2.6%), Saint-Paul-de-Varces (3.0%), Combloux (3.1%), and Bozel (3.2%).

Which town in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has the highest unemployment rate?

La Ricamarie (Loire) has the highest unemployment rate in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, as reported in the census: 22.3%. See the towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with the highest unemployment rate.

How many towns in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are ranked?

794 out of 4,025. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants.

Which unemployment rate is ranked?

It is the share of the labor force aged 15 to 64 who report being unemployed in the INSEE population census. This self-reported measure differs from the quarterly unemployment rate based on the International Labour Organization definition, which is not published for individual communes. Only towns with 2,000 or more inhabitants are ranked: below that, census estimates rest on too few people.

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