France Population Clock

France population

66,844,437

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.15%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of France

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of France is 66,844,436, growing at an annual rate of 0.15%. That works out to a net change of approximately 280 people per day or 11 per hour.

The population change in France is driven by three components: approximately 634,528 births per year and 626,471 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.15% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.64 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of France would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of France?

The current population of France is approximately 66,844,436, growing at 0.15% per year.

How fast is the population of France changing?

By approximately 280 people per day, or 11 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in France?

Yes. With approximately 634,528 births and 626,471 deaths per year, France has a natural population increase of about 8,057 people annually.

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