République française

French Republic

France Population

Capital: Paris
Population: 68,605,6161
Currency: Euro (EUR)

France is a Western European country bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Monaco to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It also has overseas territories scattered around the world. Its capital and largest city is Paris, a global center for art, culture, and fashion. France is known for its rich history, including the legacy of the French Revolution, medieval castles, and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The country has a highly developed economy, driven by manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and technology. France is a presidential republic and a founding member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the United Nations (UN), and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Growth Rate

0.173
%

Fertility Rate

1.639
children born/woman

Crude Death Rate

9.273
per 1,000 people

Life Expectancy

83.3
years

Total Population in France

This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.

Population Density

Population density measures how many people live per square kilometer, showing how population is distributed across a given area.

Population Growth Rate (%)

The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in France.

Life Expectancy (Years)

Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Median Age (Years)

Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.

Infant Mortality

Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)

1.383
(-1.323)

Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.

Fertility Rate

Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime

Births vs Deaths

This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.

Crude Death Rate

Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.

Source

Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).

Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.

1Population figures for France are based on data from INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). Source: INSEE Population Statistics.