Wealth in France: Who Is Considered Rich?

Paris - 06/05/2026: In France, approximately 4.8 million people, or 7.5% of the population, are classified as rich. This is based on figures from the Observatoire des inégalités, which sets the threshold for wealth at 4,292 euros net monthly for a single person. This amount corresponds to twice the median disposable income, which in 2026 is 2,146 euros net.For couples without children, the threshold is 6,438 euros net per month, while for families with two teenagers it is as high as 10,730 euros. The definition of wealth is thus based ...