Poverty and inequality in France reach highest levels in 30 years
- Posted on July 9, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Poverty and inequality in France reach highest levels in 30 years

France's poverty rate reached 15.4% in 2023, its highest level since records began in 1996, according to data from the national statistics institute. The gap between the wealthiest and poorest 20% has widened, approaching levels last seen in the early 1970s.