Overview
- The Ifop/LICRA survey, published Thursday, reports that 46% of people in metropolitan France say they have faced racist or anti‑religious insults, exclusions, or attacks at some point in their lives.
- Exposure is far higher for people perceived as Black or Arab, at roughly 70% to 80%, and Muslim respondents report 79%, with Jewish respondents also reporting very high levels.
- More than half of those targeted, 52%, say they now avoid risks, including staying away from certain streets or hiding signs of their faith, and this reaches 81% among Jewish victims.
- One in five victims, 22%, say they have considered leaving France because of these experiences, including 55% of Jewish victims and 46% of Muslim victims.
- Interior Ministry figures show more than 9,700 racist, xenophobic or anti‑religious offenses in 2025, up 5% from 2024, while coverage varies by outlet, with some emphasizing disproportionate harm to minorities and others highlighting claims of rising anti‑White incidents.