How Is the Mental Health of the French Population Changing During the COVID-19 Pandemic? – Results from Wave 23 of the CoviPrev Survey

Key Findings from Wave 23 (April 21–23, 2021)

  • 79% of French people currently say they are satisfied with their lives. This is a low level, down 6 points from pre-pandemic levels, but up 13 points from the level at the start of the first lockdown; the trend is stable.

  • 22% of French people are experiencing depression. This is a high level, up 12 points from pre-pandemic levels, with a stable trend.

  • 22% of French people are experiencing anxiety. This is a high level, up 8.5 percentage points from pre-pandemic levels, with a stable trend.

  • 64% of French people report sleep problems over the past 8 days. High level, +15 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend.

  • 9% of French people have had suicidal thoughts over the past year. High level, +4 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend.

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