Report Reveals Growing Poverty and Deepening Inequalities in France

The Observatoire des inégalités highlights a 20-year rise in poverty, with 5.1 million people now living below the poverty line and systemic challenges worsening conditions for vulnerable groups.

The poverty rate in France has risen to 8.1%, with 5.1 million people living on less than €1,014 per month, marking an increase of 1.4 million individuals over the past two decades.
Vulnerable groups, including young adults, single-parent households, immigrants, and people with disabilities, face significantly higher risks of poverty and deprivation.
Structural issues, such as rising housing costs and constrained household budgets, have exacerbated financial strain, with the poorest spending nearly a third of their income on essential expenses.
Approximately 330,000 people are homeless, with many relying on underfunded social services and charities as government support falls short of addressing widespread need.
The report calls for urgent policy changes, including increased social benefits, labor market reforms, and expanded access to affordable housing, to address growing inequalities and social exclusion.