In the third quarter of 2026, Martinique records a significant rise in unemployed job seekers, reaching 30,930 people, an increase of 3.6% compared to the previous quarter. At the same time, the number of over-indebtedness filings increases by 12.2% year-on-year. The economic situation is deteriorating, with a decline in jobs in the private sector and a rise in fuel prices, impacting household budgets.