According to a survey conducted in March 2024, 58 percent of the French respondents mentioned the purchasing power as one of their main economic preoccupations. French people were also highly concerned about the social protection system and taxes. Finally, 22 percent of those surveyed were also worried about France's public debt and deficits.
French people main economic preoccupations in March 2024
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Purchasing power
58%
Social protection (health, pensions)
42%
Taxes
25%
Public debt and deficits
22%
Social inequalities
21%
Economic growth
9%
Unemployment
7%
Working conditions
6%
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Total superior to 100 because two answers were possible. The question was phrased by the source as follows: "When you think about current economic and social issues in France, which ones worry you most?"
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Ipsos France. (March 16, 2024). French people main economic preoccupations in March 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/787421/evaluation-situation-power-purchase-la-france/
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Ipsos France. (2024). French people main economic preoccupations in March 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/787421/evaluation-situation-power-purchase-la-france/
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