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Which are the most populated continents? French knowledge on the world’s population
A majority of French people can correctly identify that the most populous continents are Asia and Africa.

What do French people know – or think they know – about eradicated diseases in the world?
A large number of French people do not know which of small pox, malaria, measles, polio and Aids have been eradicated globally.

Is poverty “sexist”?
A majority of French people (53%) see poverty as being "sexist".

Are economic and health problems in developing countries unavoidable for women?
For 60% of French respondents, women and girls in developing countries are more likely to face economic and health problems.

Can we end global poverty without first solving gender inequality?
50% of French people think that solving global poverty will not be possible without gender equality.

Should women (and girls) be a priority for development projects?
For 50% of French people, development and poverty-reduction projects should give specific priority to women and girls in developing countries.

Do poverty reduction policies benefit women as much as they do men?
53% of French people think that women and girls receive less attention than men and boys in global poverty reduction.

What do European citizens think of official development assistance?
In Europe, public opinion varies in terms of supporting an increase in official development assistance (ODA).

Helping those in poor countries: a particular priority for European citizens
A large majority of European citizens think that it is {very} or {quite important} to help people in developing countries.

Links between concern about global poverty, and support for the European Union
39% of French people think that the French economy would be worse off if France left the European Union.

Links between a critical vision of “Frexit”, and concern for global poverty
32% of French people think they would be worse off financially if France left the European Union.

Support for the European Union: hand in hand with support for more aid?
70% of those French people who support an increase in development aid are part of those who agree with French membership of the EU
