FRA · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
68.55 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
83.0 years
Median Age
41.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,551,653 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.26 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 126.9 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 9.70 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 9.40 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.61 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.0 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 78.8 percent | 2024 |
Languages
French
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
47.0%
None
33.0%
Unspecified
9.0%
Muslim
4.0%
Protestant
2.0%
Buddhist
2.0%
Orthodox
1.0%
Jewish
1.0%
Other
1.0%