Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France

France: Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile was 58.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
58.9%
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
14th
of 45 countries
All-time high
64.6%
in 2021
All-time low
54.3%
in 2019
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France, 2005–2025

02040602005201520252005: 58.9 Percentage2006: 62 Percentage2007: 60.9 Percentage2008: 60.7 Percentage2009: 60.9 Percentage2010: 60.2 Percentage2011: 56.9 Percentage2012: 64 Percentage2013: 57 Percentage2014: 57.9 Percentage2015: 58.3 Percentage2016: 59.2 Percentage2017: 58.8 Percentage2018: 56.1 Percentage2019: 54.3 Percentage2020: 59.3 Percentage2021: 64.6 Percentage2022: 60.4 Percentage2023: 58 Percentage2024: 59.5 Percentage2025: 58.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

France recorded 58.9% for self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in 2025.

The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France peaked at 64.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 54.3%, in 2019.

That places France 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France, year by year

Annual values for Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France, 2005 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2005 58.9%
2006 62.0% +5.3%
2007 60.9% -1.8%
2008 60.7% -0.3%
2009 60.9% +0.3%
2010 60.2% -1.1%
2011 56.9% -5.5%
2012 64.0% +12.5%
2013 57.0% -10.9%
2014 57.9% +1.6%
2015 58.3% +0.7%
2016 59.2% +1.5%
2017 58.8% -0.7%
2018 56.1% -4.6%
2019 54.3% -3.2%
2020 59.3% +9.2%
2021 64.6% +8.9%
2022 60.4% -6.5%
2023 58.0% -4.0%
2024 59.5% +2.6%
2025 58.9% -1.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 58.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53.2%, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • France's 58.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.2%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 60.7% 58.9% 62.0% 5
2010s 58.3% 54.3% 64.0% 10
2020s 60.1% 58.0% 64.6% 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 12 North Macedonia 63.6% compare
  2. 13 Ireland 60.3% compare
  3. 15 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 58.3% compare
  4. 15 United Kingdom 58.3% compare
  5. 17 Austria 57.3% compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France?
Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile in France was 58.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 64.6% in 2021.
What is the lowest self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 54.3% in 2019.
How does France rank for self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile?
France ranks 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
Is self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Self-perceived health by sex, age and income quintile
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
51 places, 950 data points, 2005–2025
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