In 2021, in France, 14.5 percent of the total population lived under the poverty line. In comparison, among the immigrant population living in France, 30 percent was considered poor. Within the immigrant category, people born on the African continent were particularly affected by poverty. Indeed, almost 36 percent of them lived under the poverty line.
Poverty rate in France in 2021, by immigration status
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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Insee. (February 28, 2024). Poverty rate in France in 2021, by immigration status [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1480991/poverty-rate-in-france-by-immigration-status/
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