France, Oct. 31 -- France experienced a record surge in homeless deaths in 2024, with 912 people dying while living without stable housing, according to figures released Thursday by the collective Les Morts de la Rue.

France saw a record surge in homeless deaths in 2024, with 912 people dying while living without stable housing, according to figures released Thursday by the collective Les Morts de la Rue.

The organisation described the toll as "an appalling new record" and called for urgent government action to address poverty and homelessness.

Sharp rise in fatalities

The figure represents a sharp rise from the 735 deaths recorded in 2023. Tracking homeless fatalities since 2012, Les Morts de la Rue reported that the vast majority of...