Data Shows 929 Homeless People Died in France Last Year
"The number continues to increase year after year," said Adele Lenormand, a member of the collective, pointing to the steady climb from 912 recorded deaths in 2024.
The collective cautioned that its figures, compiled through data gathered up to mid-April, remain provisional and are likely to rise. The count encompasses not only those living rough on the streets but also individuals housed in temporary accommodation — a broader definition that reflects the full spectrum of homelessness.
The deaths cut across all ages and demographics. The average age of those who died hovered around 50, yet victims ranged from infants to the elderly. Men made up 83% of the deceased, though children and teenagers were also among those counted — a detail the collective said should alarm policymakers.
Beyond the raw numbers, the group delivered a pointed indictment of France's response to homelessness, arguing that the figures lay bare persistent and systemic failures in both housing policy and the collection of data on those living without stable shelter.
As the data was released, a solemn memorial was underway in Paris on Tuesday, where the names of all 929 individuals were being read aloud — a public act of remembrance for lives that often passed unnoticed.
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