Since the vaccination campaign against the Covid-19 virus started, the vaccination intention among French people evolved. Nevertheless, a share of the French population remained unfavorable to receive an injection. In January 2021, the main motive why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 was the lack of hindsight on the vaccine health effects. 74 percent of respondents were also afraid of the undesirable health effects.
Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Not enough hindsight on the vaccine health effects
79%
Fear of undesirable health effects
74%
Laboratories and authorities do not tell the whole truth about vaccine
71%
Vaccine launch is above all linked to financial stakes
57%
Vaccine presents more dangers than opportunities
51%
Vaccine will not be effective
39%
Consider oneself as not being part of the people who need to be vaccinated
Surveyed people living in mainland France and not willing to be vaccinated against Covid-19
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Is each of the following reasons a determining factor, important but not determinative or secondary in your choice not being vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as it is possible near you?"
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IFOP. (February 28, 2021). Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/
IFOP. "Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021." Chart. February 28, 2021. Statista. Accessed July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/
IFOP. (2021). Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/
IFOP. "Ranking of The Reasons Why French People Do Not Want to Be Vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/
IFOP, Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/ (last visited July 27, 2024)
Ranking of the reasons why French people do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021 [Graph], IFOP, February 28, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218711/main-reasons-why-french-people-do-not-want-to-be-vaccinated-covid-19/
