Poverty rate in France 2021, by activity status

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 2, 2024

In 2021, in France, 14.5 percent of the total population lived under the poverty line. However, within French society, some people were more affected by poverty than others. For instance, the poverty rate for unemployed people stood at 35 percent. In comparison, only 6.3 percent of employees were considered poor. 

Poverty rate in France in 2021, by activity status

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Release date

February 2024

Region

France

Survey time period

2021

Special properties

Metropolitan France

Supplementary notes

*all people below the age of 18 are considered children. 

The source adds the following information: the poverty line is set by convention at 60% of the median standard of living of the population. It corresponds to a disposable income of 1,158 euros per month for a person living alone and 2,432 euros for a couple with two children under the age of 14.

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