How Is the Mental Health of the French Population Changing During the COVID-19 Pandemic? – Results from Wave 31 of the CoviPrev Survey

Published on 3 February 2022

Key Findings from Wave 31 (January 11–18, 2022)

80% 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]
18% of French people show signs of depression [High level, +8 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
25% of French people show signs of anxiety [High level, +11 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
66% of French people report sleep problems over the past 8 days [Very high level, +17 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]
9% of French people have had suicidal thoughts over the past year [High level, +4 points compared to pre-pandemic levels, stable trend compared to the previous wave]