With 47.8 million first doses administered by Tuesday evening, accounting for nearly 71% of the total population, France indeed ranks among the top performers. Neck and neck with the United Kingdom, it surpassed Germany at the end of July (current score: 64%), Italy at the beginning of August (69%), and Israel on August 11 (68%).
However, it is still far behind the world leaders, Portugal (81%) and Spain (76%). European comparisons are particularly interesting because deliveries are generally made at the same time and proportionate to the population of each state—except for exceptions.
The French people’s acceptance of the Covid vaccine is as impressive as the surveys before the epidemic, which showed a very high level of distrust.*
The French boost is mainly due to the immunization of younger people, especially teenagers. Eligible for vaccination only since June 15, 58% of 12-17 year olds have received their first dose.
