At least 929 homeless people lost their lives in France in 2025, according to a provisional count by the collective “Les Morts de la Rue” (The Dead of the Street), reports Anadolu.

“The number continues to increase year after year,” said Adele Lenormand, a member of the collective, noting that 912 deaths were recorded in 2024.

The collective said that the figure is based on data collected through mid-April and remains provisional. The deaths include people living on the streets as well as those in temporary housing, he said.

The group warned that the annual toll could exceed 1,000 if the trend continues. The average age of those who died was around 50, with cases ranging from infants to the elderly, according to the collective.

He said 83 percent of the dead were men, while children and teenagers were also among the victims. The group said the figures highlight continuing shortcomings in housing policies and data collection on homelessness in France.

A memorial event will be held today in Paris, where the names of the dead will be read aloud.

Source: prizrenpost