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France By Numbers: 7.9 Million

poor people.jpgIn 2006, 7,9 million French were officially living below the poverty line, having less than 880 euros per month at their disposal. One in three are single parents, mostly mothers. The French poor represent 13.2% of the population, which is below the average European level of 16%. The highest poverty level is found in Lettonia (23%), the lowest in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands (10%). Source (in French)

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