The improvement of learning (see above) on the other hand seems to be finished, in connection with the reduction in financial support provided by the State.
Salaried employment statistics established by INSEE show that in the 3rd quarter of 2025, the number of apprenticeship contracts in progress has decreased by 3,1 %. Réunion had 12,600 apprentices at the end of September, i.e. 400 fewer than a year ago. At the end of the 3rd trimester, 293,800 people were employed on the island (+0,2 %), i.e. 500 additional jobs : 300 in the private sector and 200 in the public. Over a year, public employment falls slightly due to the decline in non-market subsidized “skills employment pathway” contracts. End of September, 8,400 people benefited from a PEC contract, i.e. 1,600 fewer than a year ago. Employment increased in business services sectors, of industry and commerce, he stepped back in construction, linked to the decline in activity in the sector, agriculture and temp work. 126,400 people were employed at the end of September 2025 in non-market sectors (education, public administration, health, social action), number up from 0,2% over one year.
