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
*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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Insee. (February 29, 2024). Poverty rate in France in 2021, by activity status [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1483167/poverty-rate-france-by-activity-status/
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