Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France

France: Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of was 41.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
41.4%
Change on year
up 57.4%
World rank
5th
of 21 countries
All-time high
43.7%
in 2013
All-time low
2.1%
in 2010
Years of data
11
2009–2020

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France, 2009–2020

0102030402009201420202009: 22.8 Percentage2010: 2.1 Percentage2011: 28.6 Percentage2012: 38.3 Percentage2013: 43.7 Percentage2015: 15.6 Percentage2016: 17 Percentage2017: 15.6 Percentage2018: 14.1 Percentage2019: 26.3 Percentage2020: 41.4 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2020, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France stood at 41.4%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.4% on the previous year and up 1,871.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France peaked at 43.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2010.

France ranks 5th of 21 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France, year by year

Annual values for Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy in France, 2009 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2009 22.8%
2010 2.1% -90.8%
2011 28.6% +1261.9%
2012 38.3% +33.9%
2013 43.7% +14.1%
2015 15.6% -64.3%
2016 17.0% +9.0%
2017 15.6% -8.2%
2018 14.1% -9.6%
2019 26.3% +86.5%
2020 41.4% +57.4%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 41.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.5%, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • France's 41.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 31.5%, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.8% 22.8% 22.8% 1
2010s 22.4% 2.1% 43.7% 9
2020s 41.4% 41.4% 41.4% 1

Countries ranked near France

  1. 2 Cyprus 43.3% compare
  2. 3 Netherlands 41.9% compare
  3. 3 Netherlands 41.9% compare
  4. 6 Austria 41.3% compare
  5. 7 Denmark 38.4% compare
  6. 8 Sweden 38.1% compare

See the full ranking of 21 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France?
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in France was 41.4% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 43.7% in 2013.
What is the lowest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2010.
How does France rank for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of?
France ranks 5th out of 21 countries with data for 2020.
Is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,871.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
21 places, 228 data points, 2009–2020
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