Domestic Violence: 111 Women Killed in France in 2025, 4% Increase Year-over-Year

In 2025, the French Interior Ministry recorded 136 violent deaths within couples, including 111 women killed by their partner or ex-partner, representing a 4% increase from the previous year. Most femicides occurred at the victim's home, with 52 cases involving knives or firearms. Over a quarter of these incidents were preceded by a dispute, and 22% involved an unaccepted separation. The majority of victims had previously experienced violence, and many had reported these incidents to police, with 88% having filed complaints.