4 Dec 2025, 08:57 Updated: 26m ago
New research from the Observatoire des inégalités identifies the monthly income levels that classify households in France as “rich” or “poor.”
4 Dec 2025, 08:57 | Updated: 26m ago
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New research has revealed what it takes to be considered “rich” in France, according to a study by the Observatoire des inégalités.
The think tank found that a childless couple needs monthly revenues of €6,440 or more after tax and social charges to fall into the “rich” category.
For a couple with two teenagers, the threshold rises to €10,733.
At the opposite end of the scale, the report defines a childless couple earning €1,610 or less per month as “poor.”
The study uses median income calculations and “units of consumption,” a method designed to compare household needs more fairly by taking account of family size and structure.
The findings come as debates continue in France over taxation, redistribution and social inequality.
The report aims to provide a clearer framework for understanding income disparities across different household types and to inform ongoing discussions about living standards in the country.