French Republic
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 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.