How Has the Mental Health of the French Population Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic? – Results from Wave 36 of the CoviPrev Survey

Published on 12 January 2023

Key Findings from Wave 36 (December 5–9, 2022)

79% 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]
17% of French people show signs of depression [High level, +7 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
24% of French people show signs of anxiety [Very high level, +11 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
69% of French people report sleep problems over the past 8 days [Very 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, +5.5 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, downward trend, -2 points compared to the previous wave]