Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France

France: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 50.6% in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
50.6%
Change on year
down 26.5%
World rank
37th
of 46 countries
All-time high
72.2%
in 2017
All-time low
48.8%
in 2005
Years of data
17
2004–2020

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France, 2004–2020

0204060802004201220202004: 55.6 Percentage2005: 48.8 Percentage2006: 52.8 Percentage2007: 49.9 Percentage2008: 58.6 Percentage2009: 61.1 Percentage2010: 68.8 Percentage2011: 69.1 Percentage2012: 62 Percentage2013: 59.5 Percentage2014: 64.7 Percentage2015: 60.2 Percentage2016: 68.8 Percentage2017: 72.2 Percentage2018: 67.5 Percentage2019: 68.8 Percentage2020: 50.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

France recorded 50.6% for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in 2020.

That represents a change of down 26.5% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France peaked at 72.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 48.8%, in 2005.

That places France 37th out of 46 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy in France, 2004 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2004 55.6%
2005 48.8% -12.2%
2006 52.8% +8.2%
2007 49.9% -5.5%
2008 58.6% +17.4%
2009 61.1% +4.3%
2010 68.8% +12.6%
2011 69.1% +0.4%
2012 62.0% -10.3%
2013 59.5% -4.0%
2014 64.7% +8.7%
2015 60.2% -7.0%
2016 68.8% +14.3%
2017 72.2% +4.9%
2018 67.5% -6.5%
2019 68.8% +1.9%
2020 50.6% -26.5%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 50.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.7%, 73% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • France's 50.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 65.5%, 77% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 54.5% 48.8% 61.1% 6
2010s 66.2% 59.5% 72.2% 10
2020s 50.6% 50.6% 50.6% 1

Countries ranked near France

  1. 34 Luxembourg 53.4% compare
  2. 35 Estonia 52.7% compare
  3. 35 Estonia 52.7% compare
  4. 38 Italy 47.9% compare
  5. 39 Portugal 46.2% compare
  6. 40 Latvia 39.7% compare
  7. 40 Latvia 39.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in France was 50.6% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 72.2% in 2017.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 48.8% in 2005.
How does France rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
France ranks 37th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 761 data points, 2004–2020
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