In 2007, the President of the Republic committed to reduce poverty by a third in 5 years. On the occasion of the World Day of the Eradication of Poverty, the Government presented its 1st follow-up report, which shows that poverty increased, as in previous years since 2003.
The level of economic poverty, measuring the level of poor households’ financial resources, increased in 2%. Poor people have become poorer.
Read the full press release (in French).
Most indicators have risen, notably :
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Young people (18-24): 22 % living in poverty. 6% rise between 2006 and 2007 whereas the Government had planned a 15% decrease in 5 years.
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Children: 18 % living in poverty.
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Working Poor: 21% rise between 2003 and 2006..
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Almost 3 times more poverty in urban and deprived areas (ZUS)
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Health: 8 % rise in renouncement to healthcare between 2004 and 2006.
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Overindebtedness: 11 % rise between 2003 and 2008.