Perceived health status by socio-economic status in France

France: Perceived health status by socio-economic status was 51.1 Percentage of population in the same age in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
51.1 Percentage of population in the same age
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
22nd
of 26 countries
All-time high
59.1 Percentage of population in the same age
in 2007
All-time low
49.2 Percentage of population in the same age
in 2011
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in France, 2004–2025

02040602004201420252004: 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age2005: 54 Percentage of population in the same age2006: 53.7 Percentage of population in the same age2007: 59.1 Percentage of population in the same age2008: 53.8 Percentage of population in the same age2009: 53.3 Percentage of population in the same age2010: 51.9 Percentage of population in the same age2011: 49.2 Percentage of population in the same age2012: 51.7 Percentage of population in the same age2013: 51.9 Percentage of population in the same age2014: 54.3 Percentage of population in the same age2015: 54.1 Percentage of population in the same age2016: 53.2 Percentage of population in the same age2017: 54.1 Percentage of population in the same age2018: 54.8 Percentage of population in the same age2019: 53.9 Percentage of population in the same age2020: 54.3 Percentage of population in the same age2021: 54.5 Percentage of population in the same age2022: 51 Percentage of population in the same age2023: 51.5 Percentage of population in the same age2024: 52.5 Percentage of population in the same age2025: 51.1 Percentage of population in the same age

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same age.

Analysis

France recorded 51.1 Percentage of population in the same age for perceived health status by socio-economic status in 2025.

The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived health status by socio-economic status in France peaked at 59.1 Percentage of population in the same age in 2007 and was at its lowest, 49.2 Percentage of population in the same age, in 2011.

That places France 22nd out of 26 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in France, year by year

Annual values for Perceived health status by socio-economic status in France, 2004 to 2025.
Year Percentage of population in the same age Change
2004 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age
2005 54 Percentage of population in the same age +2.1%
2006 53.7 Percentage of population in the same age -0.6%
2007 59.1 Percentage of population in the same age +10.1%
2008 53.8 Percentage of population in the same age -9.0%
2009 53.3 Percentage of population in the same age -0.9%
2010 51.9 Percentage of population in the same age -2.6%
2011 49.2 Percentage of population in the same age -5.2%
2012 51.7 Percentage of population in the same age +5.1%
2013 51.9 Percentage of population in the same age +0.4%
2014 54.3 Percentage of population in the same age +4.6%
2015 54.1 Percentage of population in the same age -0.4%
2016 53.2 Percentage of population in the same age -1.7%
2017 54.1 Percentage of population in the same age +1.7%
2018 54.8 Percentage of population in the same age +1.3%
2019 53.9 Percentage of population in the same age -1.6%
2020 54.3 Percentage of population in the same age +0.7%
2021 54.5 Percentage of population in the same age +0.4%
2022 51 Percentage of population in the same age -6.4%
2023 51.5 Percentage of population in the same age +1.0%
2024 52.5 Percentage of population in the same age +1.9%
2025 51.1 Percentage of population in the same age -2.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 54.47 Percentage of population in the same age 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age 59.1 Percentage of population in the same age 6
2010s 52.91 Percentage of population in the same age 49.2 Percentage of population in the same age 54.8 Percentage of population in the same age 10
2020s 52.48 Percentage of population in the same age 51 Percentage of population in the same age 54.5 Percentage of population in the same age 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 19 Austria 53.6 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  2. 20 Bulgaria 52.5 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  3. 21 Hungary 51.8 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  4. 23 Israel 50.4 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  5. 24 Finland 47.7 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  6. 25 Chile 39.6 Percentage of population in the same age compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived health status by socio-economic status in France?
Perceived health status by socio-economic status in France was 51.1 Percentage of population in the same age in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 59.1 Percentage of population in the same age in 2007.
What is the lowest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 49.2 Percentage of population in the same age in 2011.
How does France rank for perceived health status by socio-economic status?
France ranks 22nd out of 26 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived health status by socio-economic status rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Perceived health status by socio-economic status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Perceived health status by socio-economic status
Unit
Percentage of population in the same age
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
36 places, 728 data points, 1992–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset presents data on perceived health status by income quintile (the proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over within the highest and lowest income quintiles who report their health to be ‘good/very good’). Quintile 1 (Lowest 20% of income group) and Quintile 5 (Highest 20% of income group) are taken into account. This dataset also includes data on perceived health status by education level (proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over by level of education who report their health to be “good” or “better”.) The following education levels are taken into account: Low education (ISCED 0 to 2), Medium education (ISCED 3 and 4), and High education (ISCED 5 to 8). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.