Who is hit hardest by inflation?

In its latest study, the fintech company Yomoni reveals that inflation's impact on purchasing power varies significantly depending on family circumstances.

Single-person households are the hardest hit, with 77% of them feeling the impact of inflation. Among them, 32% are experiencing significant pressure on their purchasing power, 27% are feeling a moderate impact, and 18% are experiencing only a limited impact. 

 Couples with children seem to be better able to cope with inflation, although 73% of them are still feeling its impact. Among these couples, 28% are experiencing a major impact, 31% a moderate impact, and 14% a minor impact. 

Single people, with or without children, as well as single-parent families, generally report facing daily financial difficulties. In contrast, childless couples mainly experience financial difficulties on an occasional basis.

Overall, 89% of French people say they have to cut back on their spending, with 49% doing so consistently and 40% doing so relatively regularly. Single people are the most affected, at 58%, followed by single parents at 54%, and families at 52%. In contrast, 29% of childless couples do not feel the need to cut back on their spending.

Despite inflation, 78% of French people continue to save. Among them, 59% of families are maintaining their saving habits, while 20% are saving slightly less than before. As for single-person households, 24% have stopped saving altogether, and 27% are saving less than before.