Drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among people under 25 in France, but it also affects other age groups.

Our missions

  • Monitoring drowning trends

  • Preventing the risk of drowning

Data

The NOYADES survey covers all drowning incidents that occurred during the summer between June 1 and September 30 in France (mainland and overseas territories).

Results of the epidemiological surveillance of drownings during the summer of 2025

Results of the epidemiological surveillance of drownings during the summer of 2024

Results of the epidemiological monitoring of drownings during the summer of 2023

Results of the NOYADES 2021 survey

Results of surveillance of emergency department visits for drowning during the summer of 2020

Results of previous years’ NOYADES surveys