How Is the Mental Health of the French Population Changing During the COVID-19 Pandemic? – Results from Wave 30 of the CoviPrev Survey

Published on 23 December 2021

Key findings from Wave 30 (November 30–December 7, 2021)

80% of French people report having a positive outlook on life in general [Low level, down 5 points from pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
18% of French people show signs of depression [High level, +8 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
23% of French people show signs of anxiety [High level, +9 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
68% of French people report sleep problems over the past 8 days [High level, +19 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
10% of French people have had suicidal thoughts over the past year [High level, +5 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]