Disability in France: Numbers That Speak
12 million people live with a disability in France (18% of population), 80% with invisible disabilities.
Types and Digital Impact
Visual: 1.7M low vision, 207K blind. Auditory: 6M hard of hearing, 300K profoundly deaf. Motor: 2.3M reduced mobility. Cognitive: 700K autism spectrum, 6-8% children with DYS disorders.
Digital Usage
87% use internet daily, 73% use smartphones, 42% abandoned online purchases due to inaccessibility, 71% leave inaccessible sites immediately.
State of Accessibility in France
Under 5% of French sites meet RGAA obligations, 96% of homepages have detectable WCAG errors, only 12% of public sites display compliant accessibility statements.
Economic Impact
Disabled people and families represent $8 trillion purchasing power globally. An inaccessible site potentially loses 18% of its French audience.
Digital accessibility concerns 12 million people in France and benefits all users. It is a matter of rights, inclusion, and economic efficiency.