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Unemployment rate in Martinique rises amid French occupation

Europe Materials 24 September 2024 15:52 (UTC +04:00)
Unemployment rate in Martinique rises amid French occupation
Humay Aghajanova
Humay Aghajanova
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 24. The occupation of Martinique by France affected many areas of life of the local population, with a notable rise in the unemployment rate, Trend reports.

So, in 1940 this figure in the region was 10.5 percent, whilst in the past period of this year it has reached 19.2 percent.

Besides, inflation in Martinique as a result of the occupation has reached 1,970 percent.

In 1940 the inflation rate was 0.5 percent, while since early 2024 to date the indicator has reached two percent.

Additionally, criminal cases have also increased from 1940 to date.

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