French adults have soured on the economy since 2018, regardless of level of education
% of French adults who say the current economic situation in France is bad, by education level
Note: Prior to 2025, adults in France whose highest level of school completed was preparation for entry to a selective formation 5B (preparation for entry to paramedical and social schools) were counted as “Less education.” In 2025 and 2026, they are counted as “More education.”
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
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French adults have soured on the economy since 2018, regardless of level of education
% of French adults who say the current economic situation in France is bad, by education level
| Date | Survey | More education | Less education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Spring 2026 | 81 | 87 |
| 2025-04-01 | Spring 2025 | 78 | 83 |
| 2024-04-01 | Spring 2024 | 68 | 79 |
| 2023-04-01 | Spring 2023 | 73 | 84 |
| 2022-04-01 | Spring 2022 | 57 | 72 |
| 2021-04-01 | Spring 2021 | 68 | 75 |
| 2020-10-01 | Fall 2020 | 77 | 73 |
| 2020-07-01 | Summer 2020 | 85 | 79 |
| 2019-04-01 | Spring 2019 | 49 | 67 |
| 2018-04-01 | Spring 2018 | 43 | 69 |
Note: Prior to 2025, adults in France whose highest level of school completed was preparation for entry to a selective formation 5B (preparation for entry to paramedical and social schools) were counted as “Less education.” In 2025 and 2026, they are counted as “More education.”
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
