France solidarity beneficiaries: activity bonus
France solidarity beneficiaries: activity bonus stood at 4,731,100 persons in Jun 2026, according to CNAF – Caisse nationale des allocations familiales (data.caf.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Social benefits paid (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2017 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Social benefits paid (monthly) table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum income and solidarity benefits | |||||||||||
| Activity bonus (prime d'activité) | 4,731,100 | 4,692,700 | 4,686,200 | 4,715,800 | 4,731,900 | 4,740,700 | 4,726,100 | 4,703,800 | 4,649,800 | 4,649,500 | |
| Disabled adult allowance (AAH) | 1,407,400 | 1,405,000 | 1,402,000 | 1,392,800 | 1,388,700 | 1,382,000 | 1,392,300 | 1,388,600 | 1,384,600 | 1,380,400 |
Understanding france solidarity beneficiaries: activity bonus
The tally of individual beneficiaries under the activity bonus program measures the total number of working persons and dependent family members whose households receive low-wage employment top-up support. This person-level metric contrasts with household file counts by revealing the complete demographic population touched by wage-supplementation policies. It excludes non-working welfare recipients and individuals whose earnings exceed the statutory thresholds for activity support.
When examining this monthly indicator, analysts should monitor changes in household structure and employment rates among low-income earners. Period-on-period figures capture immediate workforce adjustments, but year-on-year comparisons remain necessary to evaluate structural shifts in low-wage labor support. Users must avoid equating this total person count with the number of primary wage earners, as each counted individual includes dependent family members attached to the worker's household file.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this person-level activity bonus series represent?
- It counts every individual—workers and dependents alike—living in households receiving the low-wage activity bonus.
- How does this differ from the household recipient count for the same bonus?
- It multiplies the administrative file count by including all family members attached to each working beneficiary.
- Are unemployed individuals included in this person count?
- No, it is strictly restricted to individuals connected to households qualifying for employment-linked wage top-ups.